Pharmacy Assistant (Bank)

NHS; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Pharmacy Assistant in Ipswich. In this part-time, bank role, you will manage stock, assist procurement, and ensure timely medicine dispensing within a supportive environment. Experience in pharmacy is advantageous but not essential. We prioritize your wellbeing, offering benefits like holiday pay and gym membership.

Benefits

Access to Pension Scheme

Discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education with proven literacy and numeracy.
• Willingness to work towards the Level 2 qualification in the workplace.
• Previous pharmacy or healthcare experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock control of medicines and items in the Pharmacy.
• Assist with procurement of pharmaceutical stock and medical gases.
• Distribute medicines to wards for effective patient treatment.

Skills

Communication

Team-working

IT Skills

Education

Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills

4 GCSEs including English, Maths and a Science

Job description

Job summary

Pharmacy Assistant Ipswich Hospital | Pharmacy | Bank | Part time Up to £13.00 per hour, dependent on experience

Main duties of the job

As our Pharmacy Assistant you will: Manage stock control of medicines and other items within the Pharmacy Department Assist with the procurement of pharmaceutical stock and medical gases for the pharmacy using appropriate electronic systems Receive and check bulk orders of medicines from our wholesalers, dealing with problems that arise in a timely and efficient fashion Deal with invoice queries related to the medicines received Distribute medicines to wards and departments within the hospital to ensure timely and effective patient treatment Assist in the dispensing of medicines within our dispensary, to ensure the timely and safe supply of medicines to patients Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month. Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.

About us

Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital Set in over 19 acres of private woodland, Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital is a haven of tranquillity and repose. Only private patients are treated at Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital, making us the only purely private hospital in East Anglia and the first within the Nuffield Health Hospitals group. We are currently registered with the Care Quality Commission for 60 beds, with areas of specialty in cataract, cosmetic, gynaecology, imaging & radiology, orthopaedics and urology & men's health Ipswich has a CQC (Care Quality Commission) rating of good. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

Details Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13 to £13 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

JR0087610

Job locations

Foxhall Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5SW

Ipswich

IP4 5SW

Job description Job responsibilities

Pharmacy Assistant Ipswich Hospital | Pharmacy | Bank | Part time Up to £13.00 per hour, dependent on experience Build a brighter future while you're helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you'll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It's everything you need to grow your career. It starts with you. As a Pharmacy Assistant at our Ipswich Hospital, you'll have obtained a Level 2 qualification in Healthcare and you'll have proven post-qualification experience. It's also important that you have excellent communication and people skills, as you'll be working closely with our patients and a variety of clinical staff. As our Pharmacy Assistant you will:

Manage stock control of medicines and other items within the Pharmacy Department

Assist with the procurement of pharmaceutical stock and medical gases for the pharmacy using appropriate electronic systems

Receive and check bulk orders of medicines from our wholesalers, dealing with problems that arise in a timely and efficient fashion

Deal with invoice queries related to the medicines received

Distribute medicines to wards and departments within the hospital to ensure timely and effective patient treatment

Assist in the dispensing of medicines within our dispensary, to ensure the timely and safe supply of medicines to patients

The person To succeed as a Pharmacy Assistant, you will need:

Good standard of general education, with proven literacy and numeracy.

4 GCSEs including English, Maths and a Science or equivalent.

Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (or GPhC recognised equivalent qualification), or a willingness to work towards this qualification which would be commenced in the workplace within 3 months of employment and completed within agreed timescale

Experience of handling goods and stock management

IT Skills

Good communication and team-working skills

Previous pharmacy or healthcare experience is advantageous but not essential for this role.

Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month. Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital Set in over 19 acres of private woodland, Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital is a haven of tranquillity and repose. Only private patients are treated at Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital, making us the only purely private hospital in East Anglia and the first within the Nuffield Health Hospitals group. We are currently registered with the Care Quality Commission for 60 beds, with areas of specialty in cataract, cosmetic, gynaecology, imaging & radiology, orthopaedics and urology & men's health Ipswich has a CQC (Care Quality Commission) rating of good. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you. Job description Job responsibilities

Pharmacy Assistant Ipswich Hospital | Pharmacy | Bank | Part time Up to £13.00 per hour, dependent on experience Build a brighter future while you're helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you'll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It's everything you need to grow your career. It starts with you. As a Pharmacy Assistant at our Ipswich Hospital, you'll have obtained a Level 2 qualification in Healthcare and you'll have proven post-qualification experience. It's also important that you have excellent communication and people skills, as you'll be working closely with our patients and a variety of clinical staff. As our Pharmacy Assistant you will:

Manage stock control of medicines and other items within the Pharmacy Department

Assist with the procurement of pharmaceutical stock and medical gases for the pharmacy using appropriate electronic systems

Receive and check bulk orders of medicines from our wholesalers, dealing with problems that arise in a timely and efficient fashion

Deal with invoice queries related to the medicines received

Distribute medicines to wards and departments within the hospital to ensure timely and effective patient treatment

Assist in the dispensing of medicines within our dispensary, to ensure the timely and safe supply of medicines to patients

The person To succeed as a Pharmacy Assistant, you will need:

Good standard of general education, with proven literacy and numeracy.

4 GCSEs including English, Maths and a Science or equivalent.

Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (or GPhC recognised equivalent qualification), or a willingness to work towards this qualification which would be commenced in the workplace within 3 months of employment and completed within agreed timescale

Experience of handling goods and stock management

IT Skills

Good communication and team-working skills

Previous pharmacy or healthcare experience is advantageous but not essential for this role.

Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month. Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital Set in over 19 acres of private woodland, Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital is a haven of tranquillity and repose. Only private patients are treated at Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital, making us the only purely private hospital in East Anglia and the first within the Nuffield Health Hospitals group. We are currently registered with the Care Quality Commission for 60 beds, with areas of specialty in cataract, cosmetic, gynaecology, imaging & radiology, orthopaedics and urology & men's health Ipswich has a CQC (Care Quality Commission) rating of good. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you. Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Build a brighter future while you're helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you'll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It's everything you need to grow your career. It starts with you.
• As a Pharmacy Assistant at our Ipswich Hospital, you'll have obtained a Level 2 qualification in Healthcare and you'll have proven post-qualification experience. It's also important that you have excellent communication and people skills, as you'll be working closely with our patients and a variety of clinical staff.

Experience Essential

• The person
• To succeed as a Pharmacy Assistant, you will need:
• Good standard of general education, with proven literacy and numeracy.
• 4 GCSEs including English, Maths and a Science or equivalent.
• Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (or GPhC recognised equivalent qualification), or a willingness to work towards this qualification which would be commenced in the workplace within 3 months of employment and completed within agreed timescale
• Experience of handling goods and stock management
• IT Skills
• Good communication and team-working skills
• Previous pharmacy or healthcare experience is advantageous but not essential for this role.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Build a brighter future while you're helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you'll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It's everything you need to grow your career. It starts with you.
• As a Pharmacy Assistant at our Ipswich Hospital, you'll have obtained a Level 2 qualification in Healthcare and you'll have proven post-qualification experience. It's also important that you have excellent communication and people skills, as you'll be working closely with our patients and a variety of clinical staff.

Experience Essential

• The person
• To succeed as a Pharmacy Assistant, you will need:
• Good standard of general education, with proven literacy and numeracy.
• 4 GCSEs including English, Maths and a Science or equivalent.
• Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (or GPhC recognised equivalent qualification), or a willingness to work towards this qualification which would be commenced in the workplace within 3 months of employment and completed within agreed timescale
• Experience of handling goods and stock management
• IT Skills
• Good communication and team-working skills
• Previous pharmacy or healthcare experience is advantageous but not essential for this role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Nuffield Health

Address

Foxhall Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5SW

Ipswich

IP4 5SW

Employer's website

https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Nuffield Health

Address

Foxhall Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5SW

Ipswich

IP4 5SW

Employer's website

https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)