Bank Pharmacy Assistant | Competitive Hourly Rate | Flexible Working | Methley Park – LS26
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our Staffing Bank. This role will support our Pharmacy Team at our Methley Park Hospital based in South Leeds.
Spire Methley Park Hospital situated in Methley in South Leeds, has recently completed a 7.6 million refurbishment, which included a new theatre equipped with cutting-edge technology enabling us to carry out complex surgery across a variety of clinical specialties. At Spire Methley Park Hospital caring for our patients is at the heart of what we do. We provide expert medical care in our modern, well-equipped hospital for all of our patients.
Duties and responsibilities;
To assist the pharmacy team to provide an exemplary pharmacy service to the hospital and its customers, working within own level of competence and in accordance with current legislation, accepted professional and ethical standards and Spire Healthcare policies and procedures. Contribute to the safe and effective use of medicines, ensuring cost efficiency.
1. Undertake activities to assist in delivering pharmaceutical care.
2. Assist in delivering a pharmacy service that meets individuals’ health and wellbeing needs.
3. Assist with the movement and management of medicines.
4. Modify and structure data, computer records and stock management documents.
5. Establish and maintain communication with people on routine activities.
6. Contribute to own personal development.
7. Maintain own and others’ health and safety and security.
8. Assist in maintaining and developing services.
9. Ensure own actions help to maintain quality.
10. Ensure own actions support equality, diversity and rights. Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.
Who we're looking for
11. Customer facing experience
12. Pharmaceutical experience desirable
13. Scottish/National Vocational Qualification (S/NVQ) Level 2 in Pharmacy Services, undertaking training toward this qualification, achievement of a training programme accredited to be of equivalent level to S/NVQ Level 2, or (currently employed staff only) work experience that has been formally assessed and competency registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
14. Team working
15. Working with supervision
16. Administrative role involving checking and monitoring
17. Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene.
18. Trained on MS Office and other relevant packages.
19. English language to IELTS 7.0.
20. Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies.
Benefits
21. Bank colleagues are paid weekly
22. Access to Spire Healthcare pension
23. Access to Blue Light Card discounts
24. Smartspending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via ‘Spire for You’
25. Wellbeing Centre access via ‘Spire for You'
26. Free uniform
27. Free DBS
28. Full induction, including mandatory training updates
29. Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
30. Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire’s specialist Resourcing Team
31. We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness or annual leave.
32. The MyGymDiscounts benefit is now also available to all Spire Bank workers, as of October 2024.
33. MyGymDiscounts is a fitness benefit that offers huge savings on gym memberships, digital fitness subscriptions and multi-activity memberships. With over 3,800 gyms, leisure centres, and more across the UK on offer, there are many options to suit location, preference, and budget.
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Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
35. Driving clinical excellence
36. Doing the right thing
37. Caring is our passion
38. Keeping it simple
39. Delivering on our promises
40. Succeeding and celebrating together
41. Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people