Job summary
Spire Clare Park Hospital are looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join our team on a full time permanent basis.
Main duties of the job
Duties and responsibilities: To provide an exemplary specialist technical service to support the pharmacy department and other areas of the hospital that stock medicines, working within own level of competence and in accordance with current legislation, accepted professional and ethical standards and Spire Healthcare policies and procedures. Monitor stock levels within the Pharmacy department to maintain appropriate stock levels Assist with the procurement of pharmaceutical stock for the pharmacy and other departments using appropriate electronic systems Participate in pharmacy and departmental stock takes Provide general administrative support to the department Contribute to the safe and effective use of medicines, ensuring cost efficiency.
About us
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 at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to supporting your wellbeing, development and worklife balance. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Details
- Date posted: 12 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 27529
- Job locations: Crondall Lane, Farnham, GU10 5XX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Pharmacy Technician | Farnham | Private Hospital | Full Time | 37.5 | Permanent | NHS Band 5/6 Spire Clare Park Hospital are looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join our team on a full time permanent basis. As a key member of the team, you will support the department in the provision of pharmacy services including ordering, stock control and preparation of drugs and medicines. Spire Clare Park Hospital is a modern elective hospital located in Farnham and is rated "Good" by the CQC. The hospital provides a broad range of surgical and diagnostic services, including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Urology, Dermatology and ENT, supported by stateoftheart imaging facilities. Duties and responsibilities: To provide an exemplary specialist technical service to support the pharmacy department and other areas of the hospital that stock medicines, working within own level of competence and in accordance with current legislation, accepted professional and ethical standards and Spire Healthcare policies and procedures.
Monitor stock levels within the Pharmacy department to maintain appropriate stock levels
Assist with the procurement of pharmaceutical stock for the pharmacy and other departments using appropriate electronic systems
Participate in pharmacy and departmental stock takes
Provide general administrative support to the department
Contribute to the safe and effective use of medicines, ensuring cost efficiency.
Have an NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy service or equivalent is required
Excellent communication skills
Good team player
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
Must have hospital experience. Unfortunately we cannot consider community-based pharmacy technicians
35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
Competitive pension with flexible retirement options
Private medical insurance and free Bupa health screening
Life assurance
Spire for You reward platform with discounts and cashback
Free onsite parking
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Who we're looking for
- Have an NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy service or equivalent is required
- Excellent communication skills
- Good team player
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
Qualifications
Essential
- Who we're looking for
- Have an NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy service or equivalent is required
- Excellent communication skills
- Good team player
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
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This advert is for Pharmacy Technician with Spire Healthcare Ltd in Farnham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Pharmacy technician role. The advertised salary is Depends on experience. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Jul 2026.
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