Senior Pharmacy Technician
- South West London
- £43,700 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Cromwell Hospital, 164-178 Cromwell Road, London SW5 0TU
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Rostered between 8:30am – 8:00pm Monday to Friday, and Saturdays 8:30am – 2:00pm
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £43,700 per annumClosing Date: 27th August 2025 (may close earlier dependant on volume of applications)We make health happenAs a Clinician at Bupa our patients will be your top priority. With no shareholders, we reinvest our profits back into our business to give you the extra time and technology you need to make a difference to our patients each and everyday.The Cromwell Hospital is a major private hospital in West London providing outpatient and Inpatient service. The hospital has 180 beds and 4 suites, 6 theatres, level 2 and 3 full intensive care facilities, paediatrics, diagnostic services, physiotherapy, a dedicated day surgery unit, and private GP servicesAre you an experienced and motivated Pharmacy Technician looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic Pharmacy team, supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-focused services across pharmacy areas.How you’ll help us make health happen:As a Senior Pharmacy Technician, you will play a key role in managing the technical function of the Pharmacy Department. Under the supervision of the Chief Pharmacy Technician and Deputy Chief Pharmacist, you will help coordinate dispensary duties, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and support the training and development of staff.This is a flexible role across multiple pharmacy locations, requiring a proactive and organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering safe and effective care.What you’ll do
- Manage daily workflow and workload in collaboration with the Chief Pharmacy Technician
- Ensure patient-focused, responsive Outpatient Clinical Pharmacy services
- Dispense, check, and counsel patients on prescriptions in line with legal and professional standards
- Maintain accurate stock control and support billing processes
- Implement and review SOPs to ensure compliance with GPh.C, RPS, MHRA, and Home Office regulations
- Participate in audits, inspections, and service improvement initiatives
- Support training and development of new staff and work placements
- Maintain accreditation as a Checking Technician and contribute to CPD
- Participate in rota duties including late shifts, Saturdays, and Bank Holidays
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPh.C)
- Accredited Checking Technician
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Competent IT skills and ability to work independently
- Organised, diplomatic, and assertive team player
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
- Enhanced pension and life insurance
- Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work
- Discounted access to online gym sessions
- Annual Health Services Bonus Scheme
- Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
- Option to join dental insurance scheme at a discounted rate
- Access to our Digital GP platform on you mobile
- Emotional wellbeing support
- Access to family mental health line
- Financial wellbeing channels
- Support for carers