Bank Pharmacy Assistant

As a key member of the team, you will support the department in the provision of pharmacy services including ordering, stock control and preparation of drugs and medicines.

Main duties

• To provide an exemplary service to support the pharmacy department and other areas of the hospital that stock medicines, working within own level of competence and in accordance with current legislation, accepted professional and ethical standards and Spire Healthcare policies and procedures.
• Monitor stock levels within the Pharmacy department to maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Ordering drugs from manufacturers as required.
• Assist with the procurement of pharmaceutical stock for the pharmacy and other departments using appropriate electronic systems.
• Dispensing using computerised system. Stocking medications on wards and departments. Date checking of medications.
• Provide general administrative support to the department.
• Contribute to the safe and effective use of medicines, ensuring cost efficiency.

About us

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services. We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.

Job responsibilities

Who we're looking for

• Have an NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy services assistant or equivalent is required.
• Good team player.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required.
• It would also be desirable for the applicant to have experience working in a hospital environment however community experience is considered.

Contract: Bank 0 hours flexible

Hours: As required but ideally available Wednesday & Friday. Hours will be within 8.30am-4.30pm. Occasional Sat am may be required.

Benefits

• Bank colleagues are paid weekly.
• We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave.
• Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park.
• Access to Spire Healthcare pension.
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts.
• Free uniform.
• Free DBS.
• Full induction, including mandatory training updates.
• Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts.
• Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team.

Our Values

• Driving clinical excellence.
• Doing the right thing.
• Caring is our passion.
• Keeping it simple.
• Delivering on our promises.
• Succeeding and celebrating together.

Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy services assistant or equivalent is required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good team player.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required.
• It would also be desirable for the applicant to have experience working in a hospital environment however community experience is considered.

Experience

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.