Pharmacy Assistant

Role: Pharmacy Assistant
Site: The Princess Grace Hospital, London
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience (with Excellent Benefits)

We're looking for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at The Princess Grace Hospital, currently rated "Good" by the CQC.As one of HCA Healthcare UK's leading Surgical centres we're incredibly passionate about providing the best possible care to our patients through constant innovation. Our MDT team of specialists all have the same goal: The care and improvement of human life.

As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will have the opportunity to gain entry into the world of Pharmacy. As a part of this role, the post holder will also be able to attain the NVQ level 2 qualification. This role would suit anyone with the desire to work in pharmacy. All you need is the drive, dedication and transferable skills.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
You will contribute to the day to day running of the Pharmacy, supporting the operational management of the core pharmacy services, including dispensary, stock control and management, medicines distribution, stock top-up, requisitions and revenue capture. You will report to the Senior Pharmacy Technician.To function as part of the pharmacy team in assisting the Lead Pharmacy Technician and Senior Pharmacy Technicians, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring the dispensary is maintained at a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness throughout the working day.
• Participating in the dispensing processes for inpatients and outpatients.
• Participating in the revenue capture processes associated with medicine usage.
• Providing quality customer service when dealing directly with pharmacy patients, nurses, doctors and other customers and when answering the telephone.
• Undertaking expiry date checks of pharmacy stock to minimise drug wastage.
• Participating in regular pharmacy stock cycle counts as determined by the Lead Pharmacy Technician.
• To accurately check off deliveries against delivery notes, process claims for missing/incorrect items and returns.
• Ensuring the appropriate and prompt storage of medicines received into the pharmacy department.
• Ensuring the department is fully equipped with consumable items for dispensing and administration.
• Ensuring effective communication of any matters related to pharmacy stock.

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:

• Experience in a customer facing environment
• A willingness to learn and adapt within a fast paced environment

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 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

Diversity and Inclusion
Patients first. Colleagues always. That's the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we're creating a truly