Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

**Role**:Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer
**Location**:The Christie Private Hospital
**Hours**:Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
**Contract Type**:Permanent
**Salary**:Competitive Depending on Experience (with excellent benefits)

We’re looking for a Pharmacy Technical Assistant to join our team at HCA UK at The Christie Hospital currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC.

As a key member of the pharmacy team you will work under the guidance of Senior colleagues to provide efficient, patient focused, operational pharmacy services which consistently meet the needs of all service users.

As a Pharmacy Assistant you will assist with the core pharmacy operations, which may include dispensary, procurement, stock control and management, medicines distribution and ward top-up services. You will play a role in delivering the department Key Performance Indicators and contribute to the continuous development of the pharmacy service

The Christie Private Care provides advanced cancer care and houses the world's largest early clinical trials unit. Our specialist team treat private patients using a full range of diagnostic, inpatient, surgical, day care and outpatient treatment all on one site.

**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**:

- 5 x GCSE pass Grade C or above incl. Maths and English or equivalent
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- NVQ Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Service Skills/ or equivalent (Desirable)
- Demonstrate experience of working in a pharmacy setting, including dispensing, labelling, stock control (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 Pharmacy Assistant 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 Cycle to Work scheme
- Group Life Assurance from day one
- Critical illness cover
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
- Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers

**Culture and values**

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

- ** Unique and Individual**: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
- ** Kindness and compassion**: We treat people with kindness and compassion
- ** Honesty, integrity and fairness**: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
- ** Loyalty, respect and dignity**: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

**Reasonable adjustments**

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them

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