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Pharmacy Assistant

Nuffield Health

The closing date is 02 May 2025

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Job summary

Pharmacy Assistant Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital | Pharmacy | Permanent contract | Part time | £24,531 per annum (pro rata) 15 hours per week * * include Saturday (4hrs) working on a rota basis (1 in 4).

Main duties of the job

Monitor stock levels within the Pharmacy department and maintain appropriate stock levels. Assist with the procurement of pharmaceutical stock for the pharmacy and other departments using appropriate electronic systems. Monitor stock levels in designated ward/department areas by carrying out stock top ups. Participate in pharmacy and departmental stock takes. Help with general dispensing as required. Provide general administrative support to the department.

About us

Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital Our state-of-the-art hospital, is central Cambridge's premium private hospital, boasting an Outstanding CQC score and offer a full range of medical and surgical specialties. With expertise in Cancer care and Cancer surgery, Orthopaedic surgery (including robotic surgery), Neurosurgery, Cardiology as well as specialist Paediatric services. Backed by the latest diagnostic imaging facilities including wide bore MRI and CT scanning, we offer immediate assessment and expert diagnosis. Hospital facilities include 3 state of the art digital theatres, 32 beds, Surgical Day Case theatre/endoscopy suite, Surgical Day PODs, private consultation rooms, close monitoring units, Chemotherapy suite, on-site registered pharmacy, Diagnostic scanning unit and a Pathology laboratory.

Date posted

04 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

JR0086085

Job locations

4 Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8AF

Cambridge

CB2 8AF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Pharmacy Assistant Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital | Pharmacy | Permanent contract | Part time | £24,531 per annum (pro rata) 15 hours per week The job is for 15 hours per week - in addition will include Saturday (4hrs) working on a rota basis (1 in 4). At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. As a Pharmacy Assistant at our Cambridge Hospital, you will hold a Buttercups (or equivalent) qualification in Pharmacy Services, and you'll have proven post-qualification experience. It is also important that you have excellent communication and people skills, as you'll be working closely with our patients and a variety of clinical staff. You will also have good computer skills. As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will:

  • Monitor stock levels within the Pharmacy department and maintain appropriate stock levels.
  • Assist with the procurement of pharmaceutical stock for the pharmacy and other departments using appropriate electronic systems.
  • Monitor stock levels in designated ward/department areas by carrying out stock top ups.
  • Participate in pharmacy and departmental stock takes.
  • Help with general dispensing as required.
  • Provide general administrative support to the department.
    • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital Our state-of-the-art hospital, is central Cambridge's premium private hospital, boasting an Outstanding CQC score and offer a full range of medical and surgical specialties. With expertise in Cancer care and Cancer surgery, Orthopaedic surgery (including robotic surgery), Neurosurgery, Cardiology as well as specialist Paediatric services. Backed by the latest diagnostic imaging facilities including wide bore MRI and CT scanning, we offer immediate assessment and expert diagnosis. Hospital facilities include 3 state of the art digital theatres, 32 beds, Surgical Day Case theatre/endoscopy suite, Surgical Day PODs, private consultation rooms, close monitoring units, Chemotherapy suite, on-site registered pharmacy, Diagnostic scanning unit and a Pathology laboratory. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Pharmacy Assistant Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital | Pharmacy | Permanent contract | Part time | £24,531 per annum (pro rata) 15 hours per week The job is for 15 hours per week - in addition will include Saturday (4hrs) working on a rota basis (1 in 4). At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. As a Pharmacy Assistant at our Cambridge Hospital, you will hold a Buttercups (or equivalent) qualification in Pharmacy Services, and you'll have proven post-qualification experience. It is also important that you have excellent communication and people skills, as you'll be working closely with our patients and a variety of clinical staff. You will also have good computer skills. As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will:

  • Monitor stock levels within the Pharmacy department and maintain appropriate stock levels.
  • Assist with the procurement of pharmaceutical stock for the pharmacy and other departments using appropriate electronic systems.
  • Monitor stock levels in designated ward/department areas by carrying out stock top ups.
  • Participate in pharmacy and departmental stock takes.
  • Help with general dispensing as required.
  • Provide general administrative support to the department.
    • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital Our state-of-the-art hospital, is central Cambridge's premium private hospital, boasting an Outstanding CQC score and offer a full range of medical and surgical specialties. With expertise in Cancer care and Cancer surgery, Orthopaedic surgery (including robotic surgery), Neurosurgery, Cardiology as well as specialist Paediatric services. Backed by the latest diagnostic imaging facilities including wide bore MRI and CT scanning, we offer immediate assessment and expert diagnosis. Hospital facilities include 3 state of the art digital theatres, 32 beds, Surgical Day Case theatre/endoscopy suite, Surgical Day PODs, private consultation rooms, close monitoring units, Chemotherapy suite, on-site registered pharmacy, Diagnostic scanning unit and a Pathology laboratory. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • You will hold a Buttercups (or equivalent) qualification in Pharmacy Services, and you will have proven post-qualification experience.

    Experience

    Essential

    • You will have previous relevant and proven post-qualification experience. It is also important that you have excellent communication and people skills, as you'll be working closely with our patients and a variety of clinical staff. You will also have good computer skills.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • You will hold a Buttercups (or equivalent) qualification in Pharmacy Services, and you will have proven post-qualification experience.

    Experience

    Essential

    • You will have previous relevant and proven post-qualification experience. It is also important that you have excellent communication and people skills, as you'll be working closely with our patients and a variety of clinical staff. You will also have good computer skills.

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    4 Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8AF

    Cambridge

    CB2 8AF


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    4 Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8AF

    Cambridge

    CB2 8AF


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Support Centre

    careers@nuffieldhealth.com

    03001235080

    Date posted

    04 April 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    JR0086085

    Job locations

    4 Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8AF

    Cambridge

    CB2 8AF


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