Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Aseptics

HCA Healthcare UK; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join their Aseptics team. The role involves assisting in running a safe pharmacy aseptic service and requires strong communication skills and experience in a hospital Aseptic unit. Benefits include private healthcare insurance and a generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

25 days holiday increasing with service

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a hospital Aseptic unit.
• 5 x GCSEs grade C or above, including Maths and English, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily running of a safe and effective pharmacy aseptic service.
• Liaise with Medical, Nursing and multidisciplinary teams involved in patient care.
• Support a patient-focused approach and uphold high standards of quality and safety.

Skills

Strong communication skills

IT literate

Education

NVQ 2 in Pharmacy Services

5 x GCSEs grade C or above

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Role: Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Aseptics
Location: Leaders in Oncology Care (LOC), London

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday; may rotate with on-call rota expectations
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience (with excellent benefits)

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join the Aseptics team at our Leaders in Oncology Care site currently rated "Outstanding" by the CQC. Our flagship outpatient centre in Central London is dedicated to innovative, day-case cancer treatment and is equipped to deliver a range of cancer treatments in calm and comfortable surroundings.

As a Senior Pharmacy Assistant you will assist in the daily running of a safe and effective pharmacy aseptic service while maintaining the highest standards of patient-focused care. You will liaise with Medical, Nursing and other members of the multidisciplinary staff involved in patient care, LOC staff and Pharmacy staff from other HCA Hospitals.

What you 'll bring:

• NVQ 2 in Pharmacy Services (desirable)
• 5 x GCSEs grade C or above, including Maths and English, or equivalent
• Experience of working within a hospital Aseptic unit
• Strong communication skills
• IT literate and able to use Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily running of a safe and effective pharmacy aseptic service
• Liaise with Medical, Nursing and multidisciplinary teams involved in patient care
• Support a patient-focused approach and uphold high standards of quality and safety
• Collaborate with LOC and Pharmacy staff across HCA Hospitals as needed

Benefits

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service; option to buy or sell leave
• 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
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits

About Us and Equal Opportunity

HCA UK is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives and promotes our values across the organisation. We uphold Inclusion, empathy, kindness and excellence in all we do, and support sustainable practices whenever possible.