We have a new and exciting opportunity for an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our Award Winning Team here at Garden House Hospice Care!

Who are we?

Garden House Hospice Care is a multi-award-winning organisation that provides care for the people of North Herts and Stevenage. We care for those with any life limiting illness, with the goal of actively enhancing their quality of life and supporting our patients and their families. 

Since January 2024, as an extension of our outstanding care for all patients with life limiting conditions, Garden House Hospice Care started an innovative Frailty Service to support patients with moderate to severe frailty and two or more long term conditions. This service has been featured repeatedly on the BBC news and radio and has been awarded three awards, including the Palliative Care Service of the Year Award at the Palliative and End of Life Care Awards.

What does the Pharmacy Technician role involve?

The successful applicant will join an exciting organisation and a team passionate to help as many people as possible by working innovatively to constantly improve our services. You will work with the Pharmacist Advance on our 12 bedded Inpatient Unit in Letchworth. On a day-to-day basis, the Pharmacy Technician duties will include:

• Medicines reconciliation

• Stock management (including ordering, expiry checks and destruction)
• Support with discharge medication
• Liaising with nursing/ward staff to support accurate administration of medication
• Completion of medication audits
• Working with pharmacy team to ensure accurate supply of medication

What skills do I need?

• Must be a qualified Pharmacy Technician
• Registered with GPhC
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling medications
• Excellent communication skills to interact with patients and healthcare professionals effectively
• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with colleagues for optimal patient care

• Evidence of maintenance of up-to-date CPD

What opportunities are there?

• Work with an award-winning MDT
• Join The Association of Supportive and Palliative care Pharmacy (ASPCP)
• Develop your career and undertake the European Certificate in Essential Palliative care

Want to find out more?

If you would like to find out more or arrange an informal visit to Garden House Hospice Care, please contact:

Sara Skandarajah, Pharmacist Advance: Sara.Skandarajah@ghhospicecare.org.uk 

Dr Sarah Bell, Medical Director: Sarah.bell@ghhospicecare.org.uk / 07377 876254

To apply

You should read the JD & PS carefully and in your cover letter, explain where you meet our requirements.

Closing date for applications: 18th November 2024. Please note that we are actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found. If you have not heard from us within 28 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Garden House Hospice Care are proud to be disability confident and reasonable adjustments will be made for applicants with disabilities. We can only accept applications from candidates with the Right to Work in the UK. Safeguarding is of paramount importance to us; all successful candidates are required to undergo a DBS check, regardless of role.