Pharmacy Technician FTC

Spire Portsmouth Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Department on a fixed term contract.

• →Assist the pharmacy team in providing an exemplary pharmacy service to the hospital and its patients, working within your level of competence
• →Contribute to the safe and effective use of medicines
• →Undertake routine delegated activities accurately and in line with current legislation, professional standards, and Spire Healthcare policies and procedures
• →Prepare yourself, equipment, materials, and medicines appropriately for specific tasks
• →Accurately dispense medicines according to prescriptions, ensuring all items are checked by a pharmacist
• →Prepare small batches of pre‑packed and/or over‑labelled medicines as required, ensuring pharmacist verification
• →Accurately record data and information relating to activities and ensure this is passed to the appropriate team member or filed correctly
• →Identify and report any significant changes within the pharmacy department or service that may impact patient health and wellbeing

• Previous experience within a pharmacy department (hospital or community)
• Strong team‑working skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly numerate and literate
• Administrative experience involving checking and monitoring processes
• Ability to handle sensitive and challenging situations in a professional and supportive manner