Senior Pharmacy Assistant

HCA Healthcare UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare Insurance

Pension plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

The Christie Private Care, part of HCA UK, invites applications for a Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join our pharmacy team in Manchester. This role supports dispensary operations, stock control and medicines distribution within a private cancer care setting.

Working under senior colleagues, you will help maintain high standards of patient care, collaborate with Pharmacy Technicians, and contribute to KPIs while developing your career in a fast-paced, world‑class healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy NVQ2 desirable or willing to enrol.
• Experience in a hospital pharmacy.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Dispenser operations, stock control and medicines distribution.
• Ward top-up services and collaboration with Pharmacy Technicians.
• Maintain high standards of professional care and KPI delivery.
• Support continuous improvement and development of the pharmacy service.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Hospital setting

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Education

Pharmacy NVQ2 (Desirable) or willingness to enrol

Job description

• Role: Senior Pharmacy Assistant
• Location: The Christie Private Care, Manchester
• Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
• Shifts: 7.5 hour shifts between 0800-1800
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Salary: Competitive depending on experience with excellent benefits

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join the Pharmacy team at The Christie Private Care, an Outstanding service at the forefront of private cancer care, as rated by CQC.

As part of the world's largest private healthcare group; providing award winning primary, acute and complex care, The Christie Private Care provides advanced cancer care and houses the world's largest early clinical trials unit. Our specialist team treat private patients using a full range of diagnostic, inpatient, surgical, day care and outpatient treatment all on one site.

As a key member of the pharmacy team, you will play an important role in delivering safe, efficient and patient-focused pharmacy services. Working under the guidance of senior colleagues, you will ensure a high standard of operational support that consistently meets the needs of patients, clinicians and wider stakeholders.

In this varied and hands-on role, you will contribute to core pharmacy operations including dispensary services, stock control and management, medicines distribution, and ward top-up services. You will collaborate closely with Pharmacy Technicians to maintain exceptional professional standards and outstanding patient care. You will also contribute to the delivery of departmental Key Performance Indicators and support the ongoing continuous improvement and development of the pharmacy service.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a developing pharmacy professional to build on their experience within a prestigious, fast-paced clinical environment, gaining exposure to specialist services and advancing their career within a world-renowned organisation.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you'll bring:

• Pharmacy NVQ2 (Desirable or willingness to enrol)
• Prior experience working in a hospital pharmacy
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to prioritise workload

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Pharmacy Assistant you'll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we're committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual : We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: