Hospital Pharmacy Assistant - Patient Care & Meds Support

Circle Health Group Limited – Monthly

Glasgow

On-site

GBP 21,000 - 29,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Circle Health Group’s Ross Hall Hospital in Glasgow is inviting applications for a Pharmacy Assistant. This full-time role (37.5 hours per week) involves assisting with medicines preparation, stocking, and patient enquires, with a flexible shift pattern and a competitive salary of £24,947 per year.

You will support safe medicines supply, maintain stock, and complete records while working within the pharmacy team and hospital environment.

Qualifications

Good general education including literacy and numeracy skills.
Experience in a customer service, healthcare, or stock-handling role.
Good communication and organisational skills.
Attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and under supervision.

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation and labelling of medicines for inpatients, outpatients, and discharge prescriptions under appropriate supervision.
Support the safe supply of medicines, ensuring accurate picking, packing, and distribution to wards and departments.
Monitor stock levels and expiry dates, helping maintain accurate inventory across the pharmacy and clinical areas.
Assist with the completion of relevant records, prescription tracking, and data entry on pharmacy systems.
Respond to basic enquiries from patients, nursing staff, or other colleagues in a professional and helpful manner.
Adhere to all health and safety, infection prevention, and medicines management protocols.