Senior Pharmacy Technician

Location: The Princess Grace Hospital, Central London
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday with contribution to weekend and bank holiday shifts on a rota basis
Contract Type: Permanent

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at The Princess Grace Hospital, currently rated “Good” by the CQC. The Princess Grace Hospital, part of the world-renowned HCA Healthcare UK, offers a range of specialist services including complex surgery, medical and intensive care.

As a key member of the Pharmacy team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-focused pharmacy services, ensuring safe, effective, and efficient medicines management across the hospital. You will take oversight of core pharmacy operations, including dispensary services, medicines management, procurement, stock control, medicines distribution, ward top-up, and patient services, ensuring the highest standards are consistently met.

Working closely with the Lead Pharmacy Technician, you will support the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of pharmacy operations, helping to shape and enhance services to meet the evolving needs of patients and clinical teams. You will also contribute to service development and quality improvement, including involvement in audits, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), and playing a key role in relevant Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs) and clinical governance initiatives.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to broaden your experience across both clinical and operational pharmacy services while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee core pharmacy operations, including dispensary services, medicines management, procurement, stock control, medicines distribution, ward top-up, and patient services
• Ensure safe, effective, and efficient medicines management across the hospital
• Support the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of pharmacy operations
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Participate in audits and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Play a key role in Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs) and clinical governance initiatives
• Motivate and lead by example within the team

Requirements

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
• Accredited Checking Technician
• Prior experience working in a hospital pharmacy
• Demonstrable experience working within medicines management in a hospital setting

Benefits

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities, including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

About the employer

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication, and facilities.

Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group, we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

At HCA UK, we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring, knowing that when you feel seen, heard, and supported, you can be at your best for our patients and each other.