Senior Pharmacy Assistant

Pharmacy Assistant | Pharmacy | Manchester | Full time | Permanent | Outstanding CQC Rating

Spire Manchester is now recruiting a Pharmacy Technician to join their warm and friendly team

Spire Manchester Hospital is a £65m state-of-the-art healthcare facility offering you the opportunity to work across a wide variety of specialisms. You will be able to develop your clinical skills in a modern and progressive environment. The Manchester team currently consists of over 800 colleagues and we are rapidly expanding as we increase the scope of services we provide across our experienced and dynamic teams.

Duties and responsibilities

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
• Processing invoices
• 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.

Who we're looking for

• Have an 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

Benefits:

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Colleague recognition - Inspire people awards
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Spire Share Save scheme
• Subsidized canteen
• Uniform/clogs provided

Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information

We're committed to people, both patients and staff. Join us, and you'll receive a warm welcome.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Sarah Whittaker on 07525887973 or e-mail Sarah.whittaker@spirehealthcare.com

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.