Lead Pharmacy Technician - Patient Services

Role: Lead Pharmacy Technician - Patient Services
Location: Leaders in Oncology Care, The Harley Street Clinic and UCH (part of HCA Healthcare UK) , London
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience (with excellent benefits)

We're looking for a Lead Medicines Management Technician to join our team at our Leaders in Oncology Care site currently rated "Outstanding" by the CQC.

Based in London's medical district, our hospital is accessible and is considered an employer of choice. Our pharmacy team delivers an exceptional patient-centred service across our world-renown campus that house several centres of excellence from to Complex Oncology to Cardiac to Diagnostics.

We are looking for a highly motivated Pharmacy Technician, to join our Leaders of Oncology (LOC) team to manage the dispensaries across our three LOC sites (95 Harley Street, Platinum Medical Centre and Sydney Street diagnostic centre).
The successful postholder will be line managing and working with a team of Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants to ensure all aspects of the core operations are delivered, including dispensary, purchasing, stock control and medicines distribution.

As a key member of the Pharmacy Leadership Team the postholder will be responsible for inventory management across the LOC sites and will work closely with other HCA wide Lead Technicians, procurement and aseptic teams to ensure appropriate stock levels and that revenue targets are achieved.

Job Responsibilities:

• As a key member of the Pharmacy Leadership Team, you will provide high quality, patient focused, operational pharmacy services which consistently meet the needs of all service users.
• Within the role of Lead Pharmacy Technician, Patient Services, you will be leading and working with a team of Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants to ensure all aspects of the core pharmacy operations are delivered, including dispensary, purchasing, stock control and medicines distribution.
• You will be responsible for inventory management across all LOC sites and will work closely with the procurement and aseptic teams to ensure appropriate stock levels and that revenue targets are achieved.
• You will be involved in the continuous service and professional development, audit and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs). You will also be a key stakeholder for relevant Quality Improvement Project(s) (QIPs)
• You will be integral in providing training, education and mentorship to Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants.

A full job description is available upon request, please email Apply .

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you'll bring:

• BTEC / NVQ Level 3 qualification in Pharmaceutical Science / Pharmacy Service Skills/PTTP (or equivalent) and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) accreditation, or willing to work towards
• Extensive experience of working in a pharmacy setting as a registered pharmacy technician including dispensing, labelling, stock control
• Experience of inventory management and stock control
• Experience of Omnicell® Automated Dispensing Cabinets (desirable)

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Lead Pharmacy Technician within Pharmacy you'll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and