Pharmacy Assistant

Pharmacy Assistant

The Alexandra Hospital

22.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary: £23,166.00 FTE + benefits

The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle Is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

Circle Health Group is proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s top 5 best big companies to work for as well as top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector.

We have an opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join their team of staff in the Pharmacy Department.

This is a part-time role for 22.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.

Completion of, registration for or attending a General Pharmaceutical Council accredited pharmacy assistant’s course.

Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems.

Experience in ordering and dispensing medicines.

Duties of this role include:

To support the delivery of an excellent clinical, operational and governance based medicine management service.

Top up distribute medicines to all areas of the hospital.

Stock management of medicines within the hospital.

Provide a dispensing service for medicines that may be required.

To procure & receipt medicines for the hospital.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay

Non-contributory life insurance

Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits

Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing

Employee recognition programmes

Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

Circle Health Group are proud to be a Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and we welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces Community. We are also part of The Valuable 500 and we pride ourselves in being a Disability Confident Employer.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy:

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