Pharmacy Technician FTC

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

Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to):

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

Who are we looking for?

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

Contract:- Fixed Term Contract | Part Time

Working Hours:- 26 hours per week | Week 1 Monday, Thursday and Friday alternating with week 2 Wednesday Thursday and Friday.

Benefits:

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
Free Bupa wellness screening
Private medical insurance
Life assurance

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Sherine Lowers on

Closing Date: We're reviewing applications as they come in, so early applications are encouraged.