Pharmacy Assistant - Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Croydon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant to join their team at a leading healthcare facility. This role offers the chance to support medication management and ensure patient safety in a dynamic environment. With a commitment to employee development and well-being, the organization provides a range of benefits including competitive salaries and generous holiday allowances. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about healthcare, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Discounts

Enhanced Family Policies

Non-contributory Life Insurance

Employee Recognition Programmes

Industry Leading Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or healthcare roles.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and labeling medicines for patients.
• Support safe supply and distribution of medicines.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Good General Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Tools

Stock Management Systems

Pharmacy Software

Job description

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Pharmacy Assistant

Shirley Oaks Hospital

37.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary: Up to £25,583.00 per year

(depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Shirley Oaks Hospital in Croydon is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join their team of staff in the Pharmacy department.

Overview

Pharmacy Assistant

Shirley Oaks Hospital

37.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary: Up to £25,583.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Shirley Oaks Hospital in Croydon is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join their team of staff in the Pharmacy department.

This is a Full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties Of This Role Include

• Assist in the preparation and labelling of medicines for inpatients, outpatients, and discharge prescriptions under appropriate supervision.
• Support the safe supply of medicines, ensuring accurate picking, packing, and distribution to wards and departments.
• Ensure all processes follow local policies and national regulations related to medicine handling and safety.
• Monitor stock levels and expiry dates, helping maintain accurate inventory across the pharmacy and clinical areas.
• Receive and check deliveries, ensuring correct storage of medications in line with temperature and security guidelines.
• Assist with stock rotation and removal of expired or returned medicines.
  
  

Applicants Should Meet The Following Criteria

• Good general education including literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience in a customer service, healthcare, or stock-handling role.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and under supervision.
• Experience working in a pharmacy or healthcare environment.
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or willingness to undertake.
• Familiarity with stock management systems or pharmacy software.
• Awareness of medicines safety, confidentiality, and infection prevention practices.
  
  

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities
  
  

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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