Ramsay Health Care
Pharmacy Technician
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Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technician – Woodland Hospital, Kettering
Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
We are excited to invite Pharmacy Technicians/ACTs to join our expanding pharmacy team at Woodland Hospital, located in Kettering. As a key member of the department, you will play a critical role in delivering pharmacy services, including ordering, stock control, and the preparation of drugs and medicines. You will also contribute to staff development, support process improvements, and work closely with a dedicated team renowned for excellence in patient care.
Where You’ll Be Based
The Woodland Hospital is one of Northamptonshire’s leading private and NHS "Choose & Book" hospitals, at the forefront of medical innovation and patient-centred care. With:
- Four operating theatres
- Day-case and inpatient wards
- An MRI scanner
- Consulting rooms
- A wide range of specialities
The pharmacy team also supports Glendon Hospital, specialising in eye surgery and endoscopy.
As a member of Ramsay Health Care, you’ll be part of an organisation with:
- 60+ years of experience
- 8 million patients treated annually
- Deep-rooted collaboration with NHS services
Key Responsibilities
Our Pharmacy Technicians are essential to ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality care. Your core duties include:
Clinical & Operational Duties
- Ensuring accurate and legal dispensing of all inpatient and outpatient prescriptions in line with Ramsay Health Care policies
- Supporting the manufacture of pharmacy goods
- Checking Inpatient Prescription Record Charts to confirm:
- Appropriate clinical and financial treatment
- Sufficient medication supplies for patients
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Support & Patient Advice
- Providing phARMaceutical advice to:
- Patients and carers
- Clinical staff
- Collaborating with pharmacists to optimise patient care
Training & Compliance
- Supervising, training, and coaching new staff (where applicable)
- Adhering to GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council) standards on ethics, conduct, and performance
- Maintaining strict standards of patient confidentiality in line with Ramsay policies
Flexible Commitment
- Participation in weekend and bank holiday rotas on a rotational basis
Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Skills
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science (or equivalent)
- Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- 4 GCSEs (A-C) or equivalent in:
- English
- Maths
- Science
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to:
- Work effectively in teams and independently
- Demonstrate customer service excellence
- Excellent computer literacy
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and a fast-paced environment
Desirable (but not essential)
- Previously worked in a hospital setting
What We Offer
Work-Life Balance
- 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
- Flexible shift patterns (where possible)
- Volunteer leave to support causes important to you
Financial & Wellbeing Benefits
- Comprehensive private health insurance, including options for partners/dependants
- Discounted Bupa dental insurance
- Life assurance (Death in Service) paying up to 3x base salary
- Private pension scheme, with Ramsay contributing up to 5% after a qualifying period
- Employee Assistance Programme
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Development & Recognition
- The Ramsay Academy: Free access to training and career development
- Colleague recognition programme to celebrate achievements
- Parental leave benefits, supporting family-friendly careers
Everyday Perks
- Subsidised employee restaurant
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free on-site parking
Culture & Values
- "The Ramsay Way" puts people first and embeds a culture of patient-centred values
- "Speak Up for Safety" programme encourages staff to prioritise patient well-being
- Commitment to equality, safeguarding, and Armed Forces support (Silver Award under MOD Covenant recognition)
- All successful candidates receive safeguarding training appropriate to their role
Why Join Us?
"At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Their dedication defines our ability to 'Deliver the Best Care'—and makes Ramsay what we are."
Join a team that thrives on innovation, teamwork, and a "can do" mindset. Every day, our employees make a visible difference in patients’ lives, making your contribution both meaningful and purposeful.
We value diversity, inclusion, and equality, and our workplace reflects these principles. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
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