Bank Pharmacy Assistant | Pharmacy | Private Hospital | Horley, West Sussex | Bank 0 hours flexible contract
As a key member of the team, you will support the department in the provision of pharmacy services including ordering, stock control and preparation of drugs and medicines.
Spire Gatwick Park Hospital offers world-class care and is part of one of the UK’s most respected private hospital groups. With a full multidisciplinary medical team, we’re specialists in a wide range of treatments that can be personalised to your needs.
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.
1. Monitor stock levels within the Pharmacy department to maintain appropriate stock levels
2. Ordering drugs from manufacturers as required
3. Assist with the procurement of pharmaceutical stock for the pharmacy and other departments using appropriate electronic systems
4. Processing invoices
5. Dispensing using computerised system. Stocking medications on wards and departments. Date checking of medications.
6. Provide general administrative support to the department
7. Contribute to the safe and effective use of medicines, ensuring cost efficiency.
Who we're looking for
8. Have an NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy services assistant or equivalent is required
9. Excellent communication skills
10. Good team player
11. Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
12. It would also be desirable for the applicant to have experience working in a hospital environment however community experience is considered
Contract: Bank 0 hours flexible
Hours: As required but ideally available Wednesday & Friday. Hours will be within 8.30am-4.30pm. Occasional Sat am may be required.
Benefits
13. Bank colleagues are paid weekly
14. We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
15. Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
16. Access to Spire Healthcare pension
17. Access to Blue Light Card discounts
18. Free uniform
19. Free DBS
20. Full induction, including mandatory training updates
21. Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
22. Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire’s specialist Resourcing Team
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
23. Driving clinical excellence
24. Doing the right thing
25. Caring is our passion
26. Keeping it simple
27. Delivering on our promises
28. Succeeding and celebrating together
Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.