Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Oncology Services

HCA Healthcare UK; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join their Oncology Services team. This role is vital in providing a safe and effective aseptic service, working closely with a dedicated team. You will contribute to maintaining the highest standards of patient care while enjoying excellent benefits and opportunities for career progression. This position not only offers a chance to make a real difference in patients' lives but also supports your professional growth in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about pharmacy and patient care, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• 5 GCSE passes including Maths and English or equivalent.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy and aseptics production.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily running of the pharmacy aseptic service.
• Maintain high standards of patient-focused care.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Aseptic Production

Education

GCSEs (Grade C or above in Maths and English)

NVQ Level 2/3 in Pharmacy Service Skills

Job description

Role: Senior Pharmacy Assistant – Oncology Services
Location: Private Care at Guys, part of London Bridge Hospital
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

Shift Times: 9am-5pm
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience (with excellent benefits)

We’re looking for a Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join our Oncology Services team at our Private Care at Guys, part of London Bridge Hospital, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC.

London Bridge Hospital is one of the UK’s largest private healthcare hospitals specialising in complex and acute care. Spread over three main buildings and five outpatient centres, it is home to a number of specialist units and teams across a wide range of disciplines including orthopaedic, spinal, digestive diseases, liver, hepatobiliary, renal, cardiothoracic, critical care, cancer and transplant services.

As a Senior Pharmacy Assistant based within Oncology Services, the role is an integral partin the provision of a safe and effective aseptic service. You will work in the aseptic unit assisting in the daily running of the pharmacy aseptic service together with the Lead Pharmacist, Lead Technician and Senior Technician. The post holder will maintain and develop the highest standards of patient-focused care in the provision of the pharmacy service.

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:

• 5 x GCSE pass Grade C or above incl. Maths and English or equivalent
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• NVQ Level 2/3 qualification in Pharmacy Service Skills/ or equivalent
• Demonstrate experience of working in a pharmacy within a hospital setting, including Aseptics production (essential)

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 within Pharmacy 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: We treat people with kindness and compassion

• Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness

• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

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