Pharmacy Assistant

Werndale Hospital; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year + bank hols

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Job summary

Werndale Hospital in Carmarthen is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to join the Pharmacy department on a full-time, permanent basis. This 37.5-hour role offers a salary up to £27,300 per year, depending on experience, training and qualifications.

You will assist with preparation and labeling of medicines, support the safe supply of medicines, monitor stock levels, receive deliveries, and enter data on pharmacy systems while upholding safe working practices.

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.
• Receive and check deliveries, ensuring correct storage of medications in line with temperature and security guidelines.
• Assist with the completion of relevant records, prescription tracking, and data entry on pharmacy systems.
• Maintain accurate filing and organisation of documentation related to medicine supply and patient care.

Skills

Customer service

Healthcare experience

Stock handling

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Good general education (literacy & numeracy)

Job description

Pharmacy Assistant
Werndale Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £27,300.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Overview

Pharmacy Assistant
Werndale Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £27,300.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Werndale Hospital in Carmarthen is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join their team of staff in the Pharmacy department.

This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties Of This Role Include

• 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.
• Receive and check deliveries, ensuring correct storage of medications in line with temperature and security guidelines.
• Assist with the completion of relevant records, prescription tracking, and data entry on pharmacy systems.
• Maintain accurate filing and organisation of documentation related to medicine supply and patient care.

Applicants Should Meet The Following Criteria

• 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.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy