Pharmacy Technician

Circle Health Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent healthcare provider in Glasgow is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Technician to join their team at Ross Hall Hospital. The role involves accurately dispensing medications, supporting discharge planning, and collaborating with clinical teams to ensure effective medication use. Applicants must be registered with GPhC, have experience in a hospital pharmacy, and demonstrate excellent attention to detail and communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered, fostering a diverse workforce and professional growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Non-contributory life insurance

Employee recognition programmes

Industry leading training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Experience working in a hospital or healthcare pharmacy setting.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and prepare medicines accurately in accordance with prescriptions.
• Supply medications to wards and outpatient departments.
• Support discharge planning by preparing take-home medications.
• Participate in ward-based activities, including stock top-ups.
• Work closely with pharmacists to support safe use of medicines.
• Help identify and reduce medication waste.
• Maintain appropriate levels of stock in the pharmacy.
• Order, receive, and check deliveries of medicines.
• Monitor expiry dates and manage returns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Good communication

Teamwork abilities

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC

Job description

Pharmacy Technician
Ross Hall Hospital
16.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £26,830.00 FTE per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Ross Hall Hospital in Glasgow is part of Circle Health Group , Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join their team of staff in thePharmacy department.

This is a part- time role for 16.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required tocover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

• Dispense and prepare medicines accurately in accordance with prescriptions and legal requirements.
• Supply medications to wards, theatres, and outpatient departments, ensuring safe and timely distribution.
• Support discharge planning by preparing take-home medications and liaising with clinical teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in ward-based activities, including stock top-ups, medicines reconciliation, and patient counselling (within scope).
• Work closely with pharmacists and nursing teams to support safe and efficient use of medicines at ward level.
• Help identify and reduce medication waste through effective stock rotation and communication with
• Maintain appropriate levels of stock across all areas of the pharmacy and clinical units.
• Order, receive, and check deliveries, ensuring secure and correct storage of medicines.
• Monitor expiry dates, manage returns, and assist with controlled drug processes in accordance with regulations.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• · Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• · Experience working in a hospital or healthcare pharmacy setting.
• · Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• · Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.