Bank Pharmacy Assistant

Spire Healthcare Group; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Spire Healthcare as a Bank Pharmacy Assistant at Fylde Coast Hospital in Blackpool, where you'll support our pharmacy service and assist in pharmaceutical care. We’re looking for individuals with S/NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or relevant qualifications, committed to high standards of service and safety in a dynamic hospital environment.

Benefits

Access to Spire Healthcare pension

Blue Light Card discounts

Free uniform

Free DBS

Opportunities for further training and progression

Qualifications

• S/NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene.
• Experience working under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacy team in delivering exemplary service.
• Manage and move medicines safely.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.

Skills

Health and Safety Awareness

Communication

Administrative Skills

Education

Scottish/National Vocational Qualification (S/NVQ) Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Bank Pharmacy Assistant | Competitive Hourly Rate | Flexible Working| Fylde

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our Staffing Bank. This role will support our Pharmacy Team at our Fylde Coast Hospital based in Blackpool.

Spire Fylde Coast Hospital is based in the seaside town of Blackpool. We have 3 operating theatres undertaking a wide range of procedures in Orthopaedics, ENT, Spines, Ophthalmic, Urology, Vascular, Gynaecology, Endoscopy, Plastics and General Surgery. Your role will be to assist in the cleaning and upkeep of wards, offices and shared spaces throughout the hospital.

Duties and responsibilities;

To assist the pharmacy team to provide an exemplary pharmacy service to the hospital and its customers, working within own level of competence and in accordance with current legislation, accepted professional and ethical standards and Spire Healthcare policies and procedures. Contribute to the safe and effective use of medicines, ensuring cost efficiency.

• Undertake activities to assist in delivering pharmaceutical care.
• Assist in delivering a pharmacy service that meets individuals’ health and wellbeing needs.
• Assist with the movement and management of medicines.
• Modify and structure data, computer records and stock management documents.
• Establish and maintain communication with people on routine activities.
• Contribute to own personal development.
• Maintain own and others’ health and safety and security.
• Assist in maintaining and developing services.
• Ensure own actions help to maintain quality.
• Ensure own actions support equality, diversity and rights.
  • Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.

Who we're looking for

• Scottish/National Vocational Qualification (S/NVQ) Level 2 in Pharmacy Services, undertaking training toward this qualification, achievement of a training programme accredited to be of equivalent level to S/NVQ Level 2, or (currently employed staff only) work experience that has been formally assessed and competency registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Working with supervision
• Administrative role involving checking and monitoring
• Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene.
• Trained on MS Office and other relevant packages.
• English language to IELTS 7.0.
• Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies.
• Bank colleagues are paid weekly
• Access to Spire Healthcare pension
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts
• Smartspending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via ‘Spire for You’
• Wellbeing Centre access via ‘Spire for You'
• 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 offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness or annual leave.
• The MyGymDiscounts benefit is now also available to all Spire Bank workers, as of October 2024.
• MyGymDiscounts is a fitness benefit that offers huge savings on gym memberships, digital fitness subscriptions and multi-activity memberships. With over 3,800 gyms, leisure centres, and more across the UK on offer, there are many options to suit location, preference, and budget.

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Succeeding and celebrating together
• Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

For us,it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people

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

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it’s their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications

About Us

At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. We’re committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. We deliver high standards of care to our insured, self-pay and NHS patients across 39 hospitals and 33 clinics, medical centres and consulting rooms. Our successful business is led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development.

We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.

About the Team

At Spire Fylde Coast Hospital, we provide comprehensive diagnostic services and treatments in a comfortable and relaxed private hospital environment. We offer fast access to high-quality healthcare with consultants who are experts in their field.

Job Info

• Job Identification 22315
• Posting Date 06/09/2025, 08:52 AM
• Apply Before 06/15/2025, 08:51 AM
• Locations St. Walburgas Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 8BP, GB

St. Walburgas Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 8BP, GB