Pharmacy Assistant Bank

Bupa Occupational Health; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant for bank shifts in London. The successful candidate will ensure efficient pharmacy operations, assist in dispensing, and support patient care. Applicants should have NVQ2 or equivalent and some pharmacy experience. This role offers a competitive pay rate alongside various employee benefits, promoting a work-life balance and mental wellbeing. Responsibilities include managing stocks and documenting processes, making this a vital role in the operational team.

Benefits

Highly competitive rates

Staff referral scheme

Access to development opportunities

Welcoming environment

Subsidised staff canteen

Inclusion in the NEST government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of a comprehensive pharmacy service.
• Dispensing and patient counselling.
• Stock management and staff training.

Skills

Continuous Integration

LTC Pharmacy

Data Entry

Customer Service

Pharmacy Software

Basic Math

Computer Skills

Detailing

Pharmacy Technician Experience

Order Entry

Compounding Medications

Troubleshooting

Education

NVQ2 or equivalent

Good general education GCSEs in English or Maths or equivalent experience

Pharmacy Student working towards MPharm

Job description

Job Description :

Pharmacy Assistant – Bank

Bupa Cromwell Hospital – SW5 0TU (5 mins walk from Earls Court underground or 7 mins walk from Gloucester Road underground.)

Bank Shifts

15 P / H

Various Shift patterns

We make health happen

As a Clinician at Bupa our patients will be your top priority. With no shareholders we reinvest our profits back into our business to give you the extra time and technology you need to make a difference to our patients each and every day.

The Cromwell Hospital our flagship private hospital in West London delivers world‑class inpatient and outpatient care. With 180 beds 6 theatres advanced intensive care units paediatrics diagnostics physiotherapy and private GP services its a centre of excellence for complex care and innovation.

At Bupa were proud to offer access to our state‑of‑the‑art Clinical Training Academy in Staines a cutting‑edge space for immersive learning innovation and growth. With advanced simulation labs XR and VR tech and digital training environments its where were shaping the future of healthcare.

The pharmacy service is open on Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 8pm and Saturday from 9:00am to 2.30pm.

How you’ll help us make health happen :

As a key member of the Pharmacy Team you will assist in the provision of a comprehensive pharmacy service which consistently meets the needs of all service users. You will contribute to the efficient day to day running of the dispensary working under the supervision of the chief pharmacy technician and receiving Pharmacist and senior technician support.

Responsibilities include dispensing, patient counselling, stock management, assisting in training of staff and ensuring dispensary duties are completed. All processes must be in line with legislation: CQC, Home Office, GPh.C and MHRA and CH SOP standards.

• Replenish stocks and consumables as required.
• Support archive room processes and month‑end tasks.
• Carry out stock takes and expiry date checking.
• Ensure all required documentation is accurately completed.
• Additional duties may be required within the scope of the role and / or services.
• Process Compucare charges ensuring accuracy of patient accounts.
• Manage pharmacy archiving following legal retention periods. Arrange off‑site collections.
• Support dispensaries with daily stock takes, expiry date checking and stock rotation.
• Support dispensaries with year‑end stock take audit.
• Answer the telephone and redirect call as necessary.

Maintain clean and tidy workspaces.

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role :

• NVQ2 or equivalent.
• Experience of working in a pharmacy environment.
• Good general education GCSEs in English or Maths or equivalent experience.
• Pharmacy Student working towards MPharm.

Our Benefits

These benefits have been carefully crafted to really make a difference to our peoples lives supporting a work‑life balance whilst keeping focus on mental and physical wellbeing :

• Highly competitive rates.
• Staff referral scheme open to bank staff (refer another bank member of staff and get remunerated for it).
• Access to development opportunities.
• Welcoming environment.
• An hourly rate that incorporates payment of annual leave.
• Subsidised staff canteen and coffee shop lead by expert caterers.
• Inclusion in the NEST government pension scheme.

Why Bupa

Were a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose helping people live longer healthier happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to Be you at Bupa we champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. Thats why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview / assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. Well make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

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Time Type : Full time

Job Area : Clinical Services

Locations :

Cromwell Hospital London

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 : Full‑Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1