Ramsay Health Care's Rivers Hospital in Sawbridgeworth has a vacancy for a Pharmacy Assistant to join their team in the Pharmacy department. This is a full‑time 37.5‑hour role to support the Pharmacy team in the provision of pharmacy services for the hospital.
As a key member of the department you will support the Pharmacy Manager and Team Leader in the provision of pharmacy services, including ordering, stock control and preparation of drugs and medicines. This will include providing advice to patients and clinical staff on pharmaceutical products (within the limits of your role), and ensuring accurate, legal dispensing and issuing of prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients.
Responsibilities
* Support Pharmacy Manager and Team Leader in pharmacy services.
* Assist with ordering, stock control, and preparation of drugs and medicines.
* Provide advice to patients and clinical staff on pharmaceutical products.
* Ensure accurate, legal dispensing and issuing of prescriptions.
Qualifications and Skills
* Clear and confident communication skills; patient‑focused, warm, considerate and empathetic.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently.
* Ability to make decisions and use initiative.
* Passion to deliver excellent care in a challenging environment.
* A flexible and positive attitude.
* NVQ2 Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
* Sound educational background, having GCSE level C or above (or equivalent) or proven numeracy/literacy skills to an acceptable level.
About Ramsay Health Care
Ramsay Health Care UK operates 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year. We deliver a wide range of specialised clinical services, from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. Our decontamination units support clinical outcomes, with 94% of our facilities rated "Good" by the CQC.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
Benefits
* 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
* Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
* Private Pension – Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
* Flexible shift patterns available where possible
* Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies (launched 2023)
* Private Healthcare for you and dependents includes online GP
* Life Assurance (Death in Service)
* Free Training and Development via the Academy
* Free Parking on site for workers (where possible)
* Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
* Over 8,000 discounts and special offers via benefits portal
* Book discounted cinema tickets on the dedicated cinema portal
* The Blue Light Card Scheme
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