Lead Pharmacy Technician (Aseptics)

Role: Lead Pharmacy Technician (Aseptics)
Site: Leaders in Oncology Care, part of The Harley Street Campus, HCA Healthcare
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Shift times: 8am-6pm (and contribution to on-calls on a rota basis)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience (with Excellent Benefits)

We have a a brand new exciting opportunity for a Lead Pharmacy Technician to join our Aseptics team at our Leaders in Oncology Care site. Our flagship outpatient centre in Central London, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC, is dedicated to carrying out innovative, day-case cancer treatment. It's fully equipped to deliver a range of cancer treatments in calm and comfortable surroundings.

Working alongside the rest of the Onc-Haem team, this role is predominantly based at Leaders in Oncology Care. The postholder will provide leadership and support to staff in the aseptic unit in preparing SACT, prioritising and organising workload, performing inspection checks and maintaining documentation for the unit. They will ensure the unit meets all the requirements of all quality assurance audits and reports, working closely with the Lead Oncology Pharmacist and Head Technician to develop the service using innovation and new ways of working. They will also work collaboratively with the Lead Tech for Patient Services and Lead Oncology Pharmacist  to ensure overall cancer pharmacy services are safe, efficient, progressive whilst also consistent in approach to other services within the pharmacy department.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.  

What you’ll bring:

• Registered a Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

• NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent

• Leadership experience in managing an aseptic unit

Why HCA UK? 

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.   

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Lead Pharmacy Technician you’ll be eligible for: 

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you 

• 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 

Culture and values 

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

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values: 

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual 

• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion 

• Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness 

• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity 

Reasonable adjustments 

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them. 

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