Pharmacy Assistant

Ramsay Health Care UK; Broxbourne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Broxbourne is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support the Pharmacy Manager and team in delivering vital pharmacy services. The role includes ordering, stock control, and dispensing medications accurately. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and strong communication and team skills. The position offers 25 days leave, private healthcare, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days leave + bank holidays

Private pension with up to 5% match

Flexible shift patterns

Private healthcare for you and dependents

Life assurance

Free training and development

Free parking on site

Subsidised staff restaurant

Over 8,000 discounts via benefits portal

Responsibilities

• Support the Pharmacy Manager in pharmacy services.
• Provide advice on pharmaceutical products.
• Ensure accurate dispensing of prescriptions.

Skills

Clear and confident communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a team

Decision-making ability and initiative

Passion to deliver excellent care

Flexible and positive attitude

Education

NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

GCSE level C or above in mathematics and literacy

Job description

Position

Ramsay Health Care’s Rivers Hospital in Sawbridgeworth has a vacancy for a Pharmacy Assistant in the Pharmacy department. Full‑time, 37.5 hours.

Responsibilities

As a key member of the department, you will support the Pharmacy Manager and Team Leader in pharmacy services, including ordering, stock control and preparation of drugs and medicines. You will provide advice to patients and clinical staff on pharmaceutical products, and ensure accurate, legal dispensing and issuing of prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients.

Qualifications & Skills

• Clear and confident communication skills, patient‑focused and warm, considerate, empathetic.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Decision‑making ability and initiative.
• Passion to deliver excellent care in a rewarding and emotionally challenging environment.
• Flexible and positive attitude.
• NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• GCSE level C or above (or equivalent) in mathematics and literacy; proven numeracy/literacy skills to an acceptable level required.

EEO Statement

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

Benefits

• 25 days leave + bank holidays
• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave options
• Private pension with up to 5% match after a qualifying period
• Flexible shift patterns where possible
• Enhanced competitive parental leave policies (launched 2023)
• Private healthcare for you and dependents, including online GP
• Life assurance (death in service)
• Free training and development via the Academy
• Free parking on site for workers where possible
• Subsidised staff restaurant where possible
• Over 8,000 discounts and special offers via benefits portal
• Discounted cinema tickets and Blue Light Card scheme