Nightingale Hospital is the only private mental health hospital in Central London, with over 30 years of experience in delivering specialised, evidence-based treatments inoutpatient ,day patient , andinpatient settings.
Our dedicated team of specialists is committed to diagnosing and treating all types of mental health conditions, including eating disorders and addictions. Conveniently located, we are a two-minute walk from Marylebone mainline and Underground stations, and within a ten-minute walk of Baker Street and Edgware Road Underground stations.
We are owned by the international medical group Orpea, delivering the full spectrum of psychiatric care, and high-quality care home and rehabilitation services across the globe.
The main purpose of the job
We are looking for a dependable Pharmacy Technician that will process and fill prescriptions. You will also undertake other tasks under the direction of a pharmacist to provide excellent customer service and ensure the Pharmacy runs smoothly.
As a Pharmacy Technician, you must be detail-oriented and reliable since the job has high responsibility. You must possess excellent communication skills as well as an aptitude for using computers.
The post-holder’s main duties include:
- Clean surfaces and equipment and prepare the pharmacy for opening.
- Greet customers and answer questions.
- Receive prescriptions and check their validity.
- Process prescriptions electronically and ensure all information is complete and accurate.
- Resolve issues when they arise (e.g. rejected insurance claims).
- Select the appropriate medicine and measure dosages to fill prescriptions.
- Sort, stock, label medication and monitor inventory.
- Undertake administrative tasks (e.g. record-keeping) as assigned.
- Comply with all security measures and quality standards.
- Proven experience as pharmacy technician.
- Experience with an online prescription system is a plus.
- Knowledge of medication and dosage measurement.
- Knowledge of pharmacy law and medical terminology.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Reliable with a keen eye for detail.
Salary: From £21,450 to £33,000 per annum, plus £4,000 per annum London Allowance
Job type:Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Requirements
The following skills and qualifications are essential:
- Successful completion of a recognised Pharmacy Technician qualification.
- Maths/English to GSCE Level or equivalent
- Minimum of two years working within a Pharmacy setting
- Proven experience as a pharmacy technician
- Experience with an online prescription system
- Knowledge of medication and dosage measurement
- Knowledge of Pharmacy law and medical terminology
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Reliable with a keen eye for detail
- A professional, confident manner
- Good interaction skills in relation to communication with patients and staff members
- Demonstrates tact and sensitivity
- Certified Pharmacy technician is an asset
Employee benefits
We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
- Competitive annual salary
- London Allowance of £4,000 per annum for all full-time permanent roles (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- 25 days’ annual leave (increasing up to 30 with long service), in addition to bank holidays
- Employee Referral Program, designed to reward you for helping us find talented individuals who would be a great fit for our team
- Generous pension scheme via the government auto-enrollment scheme in addition to eligibility to enrol into the company’s group pension scheme
- Access to an interest-free season ticket loan to support your everyday travel expenses
- Discretionary annual bonus and salary review schemes
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
- Enhanced company sick pay
- Access to free Eyecare and contribution towards the cost of glasses for DSE Users
- Life Assurance Cover (Death in Service)
- Professional membership fee contribution
- Available opportunities for continued professional development (CPD)
- Heavily subsidised staff meals at breakfast, lunch and dinner with freshly sourced ingredients and a new menu each week
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