Pharmacy Assistant

Ramsay Health Care; Luton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramsay Health Care is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Assistant at Rivers Hospital. The role involves supporting pharmacy services, managing stock, and providing expert advice to patients. Ideal candidates will possess effective communication skills, relevant qualifications, and a passion for delivering excellent care.

Benefits

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Private pension with Ramsay matching up to 5%

Flexible shift patterns

Private healthcare including online GP

Life assurance (Death in Service)

Free training and development

Free on-site parking

Subsidised staff restaurant

Discounts via benefits portal

Blue Light Card Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong communication and empathetic skills needed.
• Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible, decision-making skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Pharmacy Manager with ordering and stock control.
• Ensure accurate and legal dispensing of prescriptions.
• Provide advice to patients and staff on pharmaceutical products.

Skills

Clear and confident communication skills

Patient-focused with a warm, empathetic character

Ability to work effectively alone and as part of a team

Decision-making skills and initiative

Passion for delivering excellent care

Flexible and positive 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 with tasks such as ordering, stock control, and preparation of medicines. You will also provide advice to patients and staff on pharmaceutical products within your role's scope, ensuring accurate and 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 alone 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

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 possible
• Subsidised staff restaurant where possible
• 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, maintain high standards rated 'Good' by the CQC, and have a strong partnership with the NHS. As part of a global group with over 60 years of experience, we are committed to delivering the best care, driven by our ethos of caring for people and our core value, 'The Ramsay Way.'

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. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.