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Closing date18/05/2025Interested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed.HoursFull timeRole TypePermanentLocation(s)Three Shires Hospital - NorthamptonOverviewPharmacy TechnicianThree Shires Hospital37.5 Hours & PermanentSalary: Up to 30,00.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)Three Shires Hospital in Northampton 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 Full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover 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 clinical areas.Applicants should meet the following criteria:Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (or equivalent qualification).Experience working in a hospital or healthcare pharmacy setting.Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.Good communication and teamwork abilities.Experience in ward-based or clinical pharmacy support.Understanding of medicines management systems or electronic prescribing.Previous experience in private healthcare or multi-speciality settings.Salary & BenefitsCircle 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 servicePrivate Pension SchemePrivate Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditionsFriends & Family Hospital DiscountsFamily Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption payNon-contributory life insuranceStaff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefitsAccess to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeingEmployee recognition programmesIndustry leading training and development opportunitiesand 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 stylesand more.Were 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.To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy