Bank Pharmacy Technician

Bank Pharmacy Assistant | Pharmacy | Chatham | Private Hospital | Adhoc Shifts

Spire Alexandra Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Bank Pharmacy Assistant to join our Pharmacy Department on a bank contract.

At Spire Alexandra Hospital, we offer a comprehensive range of treatments to patients in Medway and the surrounding areas of Kent and the Southeast. Our private hospital has two extensively equipped operating theatres, backed up by an extended recovery unit with 24-hour support.

This is an ad hoc, bank role working on an "as and when required" basis. You will support staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for annual leave, sickness, and other peak times throughout the year.

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

Benefits:

Bank colleagues are paid weekly

We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave

Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park

Access to Spire Healthcare pension

Access to Blue Light Card

Free uniform

Free DBS

Full induction, including mandatory training updates

Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts

Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team

We commit to our employee's well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Why Spire Healthcare?

Spire Healthcare is one of the UK's leading private healthcare providers, renowned for clinical excellence and outstanding patient care. Our people are central to our success, and we are committed to supporting your development, wellbeing and work‑life balance.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received