Pharmacy Assistant

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

Job summary

Ramsay Health Care's Rivers Hospital seeks a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to support pharmacy services in a dynamic environment. The role involves tasks such as ordering and stock control, advising on pharmaceutical products, and ensuring accurate dispensing of medications. This position requires essential qualifications including an NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services and strong communication skills. In return, the hospital offers competitive benefits, including generous leave, private healthcare, and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Buy & Sell Flexi Leave options

Private pension with Ramsay matching up to 5%

Flexible shift patterns

Enhanced parental leave policies

Free training and development

Free on-site parking

Subsidised staff restaurant

Over 8,000 discounts via benefits portal

Discounted cinema tickets

Blue Light Card Scheme

Qualifications

• NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent required.
• GCSE level C in Maths and English, or proven literacy/numeracy skills.
• Empathetic, flexible, and able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support Pharmacy Manager with ordering, stock control, and drug preparation.
• Advise patients and clinical staff on pharmaceutical products.
• Ensure legal dispensing of prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients.

Skills

Clear and confident communication skills

Patient-focused

Teamwork

Decision-making skills

Empathy

Flexible attitude

Education

NVQ2 Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

GCSE level C or above (or equivalent)

Job description

Ramsay Health Care's Rivers Hospital in Sawbridgeworth has a vacancy for a Pharmacy Assistant to join their team in the Pharmacy department. This is a full-time, 37.5-hour role supporting pharmacy services for the hospital.

Position Details:

You will support the Pharmacy Manager and Team Leader in tasks such as ordering, stock control, and preparation of drugs and medicines. Your responsibilities include advising patients and clinical staff on pharmaceutical products (within your role's limits) and ensuring accurate, legal dispensing of prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients.

Essential Qualifications and Criteria:

• Clear and confident communication skills
• Patient-focused with a warm, empathetic character
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Decision-making skills and initiative
• Passion for delivering excellent care in a challenging environment
• Flexible and positive attitude
• NVQ2 Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
• GCSE level C or above (or equivalent), or proven numeracy/literacy skills

In Return, We Offer:

• 25 days leave plus bank holidays
• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave options
• Private pension with Ramsay matching up to 5%
• Flexible shift patterns where possible
• Enhanced parental leave policies (launched 2023)
• Private healthcare including online GP
• Life assurance (Death in Service)
• Free training and development via the Academy
• Free on-site parking where available
• Subsidised staff restaurant where available
• Over 8,000 discounts via benefits portal
• Discounted cinema tickets
• Blue Light Card Scheme

About Us:

Ramsay Health Care UK operates 35 hospitals with 7,600 staff, treating 200,000 patients annually. We provide a wide range of clinical services, from routine to complex surgeries, cancer care, diagnostics, and physiotherapy. Our facilities are highly rated by the CQC, and we pride ourselves on our high-quality staff and strong NHS partnerships.

As part of a global group with over 60 years of experience across 11 countries, we are committed to delivering excellent care and supporting our staff. Our ethos, 'The Ramsay Way,' emphasizes that our people are our greatest asset.

We support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists, holding the Silver Award from the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. We are dedicated to equality of opportunity, and this role is subject to background and DBS checks.