Pharmacy Assistant

Ramsay Health Care; Watford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Pharmacy Assistant for a full-time role in Watford. You will aid the Pharmacy team in services while ensuring the safe dispensing of medications. Ideal candidates will possess NVQ2 and strong communication skills, thriving in a collaborative environment focusing on patient care.

Benefits

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Flexible shift patterns

Private pension with Ramsay match

Private healthcare for staff and dependents

Free training and development via the Academy

Subsidised staff restaurant

Discounted cinema tickets

Life assurance

Over 8,000 discounts via benefits portal

Enhanced parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Essential NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent and GCSE level C or above.
• Clear communication and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support Pharmacy Manager with ordering and stock control.
• Prepare drugs and provide advice to patients and staff.
• Ensure accurate dispensing of prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients.

Skills

Communication

Decision-making

Teamwork

Empathy

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 the Pharmacy team in providing pharmacy services for the hospital.

Position details:

As a key member, you will support the Pharmacy Manager and Team Leader with tasks such as ordering, stock control, and preparation of drugs and medicines. You will also provide advice to patients and clinical staff on pharmaceutical products (within your role's limits) and ensure the accurate, legal dispensing of prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients.

Essential qualifications/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

Benefits include:

• 25 days leave plus bank holidays
• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave options
• Private pension with Ramsay match up to 5%
• Flexible shift patterns
• Enhanced parental leave policies (launched 2023)
• Private healthcare for staff and dependents, 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 and offers 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 offer a wide range of clinical services from routine to complex surgeries, cancer care, diagnostics, and physiotherapy. Our facilities are rated 'Good' by the CQC, and we pride ourselves on high-quality staff and strong NHS partnerships.

Part of a global group with over 60 years' experience across 11 countries, our ethos is caring for people and delivering the best care. Our culture, 'The Ramsay Way,' values our staff as our most important 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 committed to equality of opportunity; this position is subject to background and DBS checks.