Pharmacy Technician (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent healthcare provider in Dorchester is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join their team on a bank basis. You will dispense and prepare medicines, support discharge planning, and collaborate with clinical teams in a hospital setting. The ideal candidate is a registered Pharmacy Technician with excellent attention to detail and experience in healthcare. Competitive hourly rates are offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Dispense and prepare medicines accurately.
• Supply medications to wards, theatres, and outpatient departments.
• Support discharge planning by preparing take-home medications.
• Participate in ward-based activities, including stock top-ups.
• Work closely with pharmacists and nursing teams.
• Help identify and reduce medication waste.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Job description

Pharmacy Technician (Bank)

The Winterbourne Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to £14.50 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Winterbourne Hospital in Dorchester 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 the Pharmacy department.

This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis; you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

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 clinical areas.

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 offers a competitive hourly rate.

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