Pharmacy Assistant

Circle Health Group; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent healthcare provider in Dorchester is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Assistant to assist in various pharmacy operations. The role involves supporting medication preparation, distribution, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have a good general education, customer service experience, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, diverse employee benefits including private healthcare, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with service

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Non‑contributory life insurance

Access to discounts and rewards

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer service, healthcare or stock‑handling role required.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices essential.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and labelling of medicines under supervision.
• Support safe supply of medicines, ensuring accurate distribution.
• Monitor stock levels and expiry dates in pharmacy areas.

Skills

Continuous Integration

Customer Service

Pharmacy Software

Basic Math

Computer Skills

Detailing

Pharmacy Technician Experience

Order Entry

Compounding Medications

Troubleshooting

Education

Good general education including literacy and numeracy skills

Job description

Pharmacy Assistant
The Winterbourne Hospital
22.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to 25350.00 FTE per year (depending on level of experience training and qualification)

The Winterbourne Hospital in Dorchester is part of Circle Health Group Britains 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 part‑time role for 22.5 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.

Ensure all processes follow local policies and national regulations related to medicine handling and safety.

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 stock rotation and removal of expired or returned medicines.

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 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 stylesand 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:

Key Skills Continuous Integration,LTC Pharmacy,Data Entry,Customer Service,Pharmacy Software,Basic Math,Computer Skills,Detailing,Pharmacy Technician Experience,Order Entry,Compounding Medications,Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Part‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

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