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Join our Pharmacy team at Fulwood Hall Hospital as a Pharmacy Technician. You will deliver safe, effective, patient-centred pharmacy services. This role involves medicines optimisation, pre-operative support, medicines reconciliation, discharge counselling, and quality improvement.

Work closely with the Pharmacy Manager, Pharmacist, and clinical teams to ensure patients receive safe and effective medicines throughout their hospital journey.

Responsibilities:

• Manage ordering, receipt, storage, and supply of medicines.

• Support stock management across departments.

• Assist with inpatient prescription chart reviews.

• Support pre-operative referrals and queries.

• Facilitate safe discharge and patient counselling.

• Provide medicines information within your scope.

• Participate in audits and governance.

• Support investigation of medication incidents.

• Contribute to service development.

• Work flexibly with neighboring sites.

Requirements:

• GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and in a team.

• Proactive approach and good IT skills.

• Commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Previous hospital experience is advantageous but not required.

Why Fulwood Hall Hospital?

Fulwood Hall Hospital provides high-quality care across various specialties. This role offers an opportunity to influence patient journeys and support hospital growth.

Why Join us?

Health, Wellbeing & Financial

Private medical cover (option to add family), discounted Bupa dental, life assurance (3x salary), private pension with up to 5% employer match, and Employee Assistance Programme.

Work-Life Balance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave, flexible working where possible, enhanced family leave, and volunteer leave.

Career Development

Ongoing training and development through the Ramsay Academy, plus colleague recognition programmes.

Lifestyle Benefits

Employee discounts platform, Cycle2Work scheme, subsidised staff restaurant and free on-site parking where available.

Job description

Join our Pharmacy team at Fulwood Hall Hospital as a Pharmacy Technician. You will deliver safe, effective, patient-centred pharmacy services. This role involves medicines optimisation, pre-operative support, medicines reconciliation, discharge counselling, and quality improvement.

Work closely with the Pharmacy Manager, Pharmacist, and clinical teams to ensure patients receive safe and effective medicines throughout their hospital journey.

Responsibilities:

• Manage ordering, receipt, storage, and supply of medicines.

• Support stock management across departments.

• Assist with inpatient prescription chart reviews.

• Support pre-operative referrals and queries.

• Facilitate safe discharge and patient counselling.

• Provide medicines information within your scope.

• Participate in audits and governance.

• Support investigation of medication incidents.

• Contribute to service development.

• Work flexibly with neighboring sites.

Requirements:

• GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and in a team.

• Proactive approach and good IT skills.

• Commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Previous hospital experience is advantageous but not required.

Why Fulwood Hall Hospital?

Fulwood Hall Hospital provides high-quality care across various specialties. This role offers an opportunity to influence patient journeys and support hospital growth.

Why Join us?

Health, Wellbeing & Financial

Private medical cover (option to add family), discounted Bupa dental, life assurance (3x salary), private pension with up to 5% employer match, and Employee Assistance Programme.

Work-Life Balance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave, flexible working where possible, enhanced family leave, and volunteer leave.

Career Development

Ongoing training and development through the Ramsay Academy, plus colleague recognition programmes.

Lifestyle Benefits

Employee discounts platform, Cycle2Work scheme, subsidised staff restaurant and free on-site parking where available.

What is the salary for this pharmacy technician role in Preston?

The advertised salary for this pharmacy technician role at Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited is Negotiable (per hour). Typical pharmacy technician pay in Preston varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 4 open pharmacy vacancies from Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited across the UK. Browse all Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Preston?

PharmSee is currently tracking 2 active pharmacy vacancies in Preston across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Preston pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

How do I apply for this role?

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