Pharmacy Assistant

Shirley Oaks Hospital

Location: London, United Kingdom

Category:

Salary: 25,583 - 25,583 GBP / yearly

Full-time

Job Description

Join Shirley Oaks Hospital in Croydon as a Pharmacy Assistant. Assist in the preparation, labelling, and distribution of medicines under supervision in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation and labelling of medicines for inpatients, outpatients, and discharge prescriptions under appropriate supervision.
Support the safe supply of medicines, ensuring accurate picking, packing, and distribution to wards and departments.
Ensure all processes follow local policies and national regulations related to medicine handling and safety.
Monitor stock levels and expiry dates, helping maintain accurate inventory across the pharmacy and clinical areas.
Receive and check deliveries, ensuring correct storage of medications in line with temperature and security guidelines.
Assist with stock rotation and removal of expired or returned medicines.

Qualifications

Good general education including literacy and numeracy skills.
Experience in a customer service, healthcare, or stock-handling role.
Good communication and organisational skills.
Attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and under supervision.
Experience working in a pharmacy or healthcare environment.
NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or willingness to undertake.
Familiarity with stock management systems or pharmacy software.
Awareness of medicines safety, confidentiality, and infection prevention practices.

Perks & Benefits

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.

Why Join Us?

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. 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. Join us to thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally.