Pharmacy Assistant - Hospital

Phoenix Medical Supplies; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant to work at Hull Royal Hospital. The ideal candidate must have a Level 2 Pharmacy qualification and experience in customer service. Responsibilities include assisting in dispensing under supervision and providing excellent service to patients. The role offers competitive pay and a range of benefits including holiday and employee discounts.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Employee discount programme

Access to MediCash

Finance management app

Annual Christmas bonus

Qualifications

• Must hold an accredited Level 2 Pharmacy qualification covering dispensing and medicine counter assistant.
• Experience in a customer-focused environment is essential.
• Understanding of confidentiality and accurate handling of medicines.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous and effective service to all customers.
• Assist in dispensing activities under pharmacist supervision.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Skills

Customer service skills

Dispensing knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality awareness

Education

Level 2 Pharmacy qualification

Job description

Job Title: Pharmacy Assistant

Location: HULL ROYAL HOSPITAL
Hourly Rate: £12.63

Hours: 25 hours

Rowlands Pharmacy are currently looking for an experienced NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services to work as a Pharmacy Assistant in the Hull- Royal Hospital.

Rowlands Pharmacy is the UK’s longest established chain of community pharmacies, with a proud history dating back to 1810. As part of the PHOENIX Group, the largest healthcare company across Europe, we operate across the UK. We are dedicated to making healthcare accessible and convenient for everyone.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous and effective service to all customers and patients.

• Assist in all dispensing activities under the supervision of a pharmacist.

• Adhere to company SOPs, Information Governance, policies, and procedures.

• Develop positive working relationships with healthcare professionals.

• Assist in the sale of medicines and other merchandise.

• Maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of the branch.

• Manage pharmaceutical/OTC stock and equipment effectively.

• Implement company security procedures, especially for controlled drugs and cash handling.

Experience and Qualifications

• To be considered for this role, you must hold an accredited Level 2 Pharmacy qualification that covers both dispensing and medicine counter assistant. Evidence of qualifications held will be required for the successful candidate.

• Previous experience in a customer-focused environment.

• Understanding of confidentiality and accurate handling of medicines.

• Self motivation, initiative, good interpersonal skills, ability to prioritise workload, and work to deadlines.

Package

• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays (Increasing to 30 days with length of service)

• Company pension scheme

• Market leading employee discount programme across hundreds of retailers and services

• Access to MediCash, allowing you to reclaim money on a wide range of medical services

• Cutting-edge finance management app to control your salary as you see fit

• Annual Christmas bonus