Bank Pharmacy Assistant

Bank Pharmacy Assistant | Competitive Hourly Rate | Flexible Working | Leeds - LS8

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our Staffing Bank. This role will support our Pharmacy Team at our Leeds Hospital based in Roundhay Park.

Spire Leeds Hospital, located in Roundhay, Leeds, has been treating patients for almost 30 years. We are the region's largest private hospital in terms of the range of services we offer and the number of consultants we work with. The hospital offers a range of services and facilities including four operating theatres, a sterile services department, a dedicated endoscopy suite, and a diagnostic and imaging department with an MRI and CT scanner. There are outpatient and physiotherapy departments providing services six days per week

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.

• Undertake activities to assist in delivering pharmaceutical care.
• Assist in delivering a pharmacy service that meets individuals' health and wellbeing needs.
• Assist with the movement and management of medicines.
• Modify and structure data, computer records and stock management documents.
• Establish and maintain communication with people on routine activities.
• Contribute to own personal development.
• Maintain own and others' health and safety and security.
• Assist in maintaining and developing services.
• Ensure own actions help to maintain quality.
• 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.

• Customer facing experience
• Pharmaceutical experience desirable
• 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
• Team working
• Working with supervision
• Administrative role involving checking and monitoring
• Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene.
• Trained on MS Office and other relevant packages.
• English language to IELTS 7.0.
• Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies.

• Bank colleagues are paid weekly
• Access to Spire Healthcare pension
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts
• Smartspending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via 'Spire for You'
• Wellbeing Centre access via 'Spire for You'
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Full induction, including mandatory training updates
• Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
• Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team
• We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness or annual leave.
• The MyGymDiscounts benefit is now also available to all Spire Bank workers, as of October 2024.
• 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.
• To find out more, Bank Workers should visit Spire for You ( Apply)

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together
• Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.