Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

About Us:
Oaks Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading independent healthcare providers in the country. We are committed to delivering outstanding patient care in a safe, supportive environment. Our Pharmacy team is central to the quality of care we provide, supporting the safe and effective use of medicines throughout the hospital.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician to join our team on a part-time basis. In this role, you'll work closely with clinical departments, supporting effective medicines management, dispensing prescriptions for oncology patients (oncology training provided), and driving continuous improvement through audit and staff training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procure medicines and ensure efficient and cost-effective stock management

• Dispense prescriptions, including for oncology patients (full training provided)

• Promote and support safe medicines management across all clinical departments

• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with policies and best practices

• Deliver medicines management training to clinical staff

What We're Looking For:

• Registered Pharmacy Technician (GPhC)

• Experience in a hospital or healthcare setting (desirable)

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Effective communicator with a collaborative approach

• Eagerness to develop within a supportive environment

Benefits:

• 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options

• Private Pension - Ramsay matches up to 5% after qualifying period

• Flexible shift patterns available where possible

• Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies

• Private Medical Cover - with option to add partner & dependants

• Life Assurance (Death in Service) - 3x base salary

• Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy

• Free Parking on site (where possible)

• Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)

• Concerts for Carers

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle2Work Scheme (in partnership with Halfords)

• Access to The Blue Light Card Scheme

About us

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years' experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud of our 'Speak Up for Safety' programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more 'Time to Care'.

We care.

It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.

"The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

We care.

It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.

"The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.