Pharmacy Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England seeks a Pharmacy Assistant to support pharmacy services at their Harlow hospital. This full-time position requires clear communication, teamwork, and the ability to dispense prescriptions accurately. Candidates should hold an NVQ2 Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent. The role offers competitive benefits, including flexible leave options and training development opportunities. Join a dedicated team delivering quality patient care.

Benefits

25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

Private Pension – matching up to 5%

Private Healthcare for you and dependents

Free Training and Development

Life Assurance

Discounts via benefits portal

Qualifications

• Clear and confident communication with patients and staff.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Demonstrates initiative and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Decision-making

Patient-focused care

Flexibility

Education

NVQ2 Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

GCSE level C or above in relevant subjects

Job description

Job Overview

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 to support the Pharmacy team in the provision of pharmacy services for the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Support the Pharmacy Manager and Team Leader in providing pharmacy services, including ordering, stock control, and the preparation of drugs and medicines.
• Provide advice to patients and clinical staff on pharmaceutical products within the limits of the role.
• Ensure accurate, legal dispensing and issuing of prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients.

Qualifications

• Clear and confident communication skills, patient‑focused, warm, considerate and empathetic.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently.
• Ability to make decisions and use initiative.
• Passion to deliver excellent care in a demanding environment.
• A flexible and positive attitude.
• NVQ2 Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• GCSE level C or above (or equivalent) in relevant subjects; proven numeracy/literacy skills to an acceptable level.

About Ramsay Health Care

We are Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England with 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day‑case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. Aside from hospital care, we operate three standalone decontamination units. 94% of our facilities are rated ‘Good’ by the CQC. We pride ourselves on the quality of our staff and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS.

Our ethos is to care for people and strive to deliver the best care. We support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have been recognised with a Silver Award under the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all.

Benefits

• 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
• Private Pension – Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
• Flexible shift patterns available 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 staff (where available)
• Subsidised staff restaurant (where available)
• Over 8,000 discounts and special offers via the benefits portal
• Book discounted cinema tickets on the dedicated cinema portal
• Blue Light Card Scheme

Additional Information

This position is subject to background and DBS checks.