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Pharmacy Assistant

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Job summary

Pharmacy Assistant Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital | Pharmacy | Bank | Ad Hoc £12.58 per hour, dependent on experience

Main duties of the job

The Opportunity As our pharmacy assistant, you will: Help monitor and maintain stock levels within the Pharmacy department Assist in the procurement of pharmaceutical stock for pharmacy and other departments using appropriate electronic systems Support the pharmacist in dispensing controlled drugs To participate in stock takes within the pharmacy department quarterly To date check as required To provide general administrative support to the department To help with general dispensing as required 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. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month. Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.

About us

Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital is a stunning 46 bedded private hospital in West Hampshire with specialisms in Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Urology, Women's Health and Spinal surgery. The hospital also benefits from having onsite Radiology, Pathology, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy so we can give our patients a complete package of care. There are 16 consulting rooms with speciality outpatient rooms, 46 private patient bedrooms with en-suite facilities, 24 hr resident doctor on site (RMO) and four operating theatres and one endoscopy suite. 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.

Details

Date posted

22 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13 to £13 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

JR0093613

Job locations

Winchester Road Chandlers Ford Hampshire Southampton SO53 2DW

Eastleigh

SO53 2DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Pharmacy Assistant Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital | Pharmacy | Bank | Ad Hoc £12.58 per hour, dependent on experience Build a brighter future while you're helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you'll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It's everything you need to grow your career. It starts with you. As a Pharmacy Assistant at our Wessex Hospital, you with have NVQ2 or equivalent in pharmacy services and ideally have previous hospital experience. It's 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. The Opportunity As our pharmacy assistant, you will:

  • Help monitor and maintain stock levels within the Pharmacy department
  • Assist in the procurement of pharmaceutical stock for pharmacy and other departments using appropriate electronic systems
  • Support the pharmacist in dispensing controlled drugs
  • To participate in stock takes within the pharmacy department quarterly
  • To date check as required
  • To provide general administrative support to the department
  • To help with general dispensing as required
    • The Person To succeed as a Pharmacy Assistant, you will:
  • Have previous pharmacy experience
  • Hold a Buttercups (or equivalent) qualification in Pharmacy Services
  • Have excellent people skills, as you will be working closely both with patients and the wider hospital team
  • Have excellent computer skills
  • To be able to work as part of a team, and equally as confident lone working
  • Be motivated to provide a high quality service
  • To be passionate and enthusiastic in their role
  • To show initiative
    • 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. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month. Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital is a stunning 46 bedded private hospital in West Hampshire with specialisms in Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Urology, Women's Health and Spinal surgery. The hospital also benefits from having onsite Radiology, Pathology, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy so we can give our patients a complete package of care. There are 16 consulting rooms with speciality outpatient rooms, 46 private patient bedrooms with en-suite facilities, 24 hr resident doctor on site (RMO) and four operating theatres and one endoscopy suite. 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 Wessex Hospital | Pharmacy | Bank | Ad Hoc £12.58 per hour, dependent on experience Build a brighter future while you're helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you'll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It's everything you need to grow your career. It starts with you. As a Pharmacy Assistant at our Wessex Hospital, you with have NVQ2 or equivalent in pharmacy services and ideally have previous hospital experience. It's 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. The Opportunity As our pharmacy assistant, you will:

  • Help monitor and maintain stock levels within the Pharmacy department
  • Assist in the procurement of pharmaceutical stock for pharmacy and other departments using appropriate electronic systems
  • Support the pharmacist in dispensing controlled drugs
  • To participate in stock takes within the pharmacy department quarterly
  • To date check as required
  • To provide general administrative support to the department
  • To help with general dispensing as required
    • The Person To succeed as a Pharmacy Assistant, you will:
  • Have previous pharmacy experience
  • Hold a Buttercups (or equivalent) qualification in Pharmacy Services
  • Have excellent people skills, as you will be working closely both with patients and the wider hospital team
  • Have excellent computer skills
  • To be able to work as part of a team, and equally as confident lone working
  • Be motivated to provide a high quality service
  • To be passionate and enthusiastic in their role
  • To show initiative
    • 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. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month. Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital is a stunning 46 bedded private hospital in West Hampshire with specialisms in Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Urology, Women's Health and Spinal surgery. The hospital also benefits from having onsite Radiology, Pathology, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy so we can give our patients a complete package of care. There are 16 consulting rooms with speciality outpatient rooms, 46 private patient bedrooms with en-suite facilities, 24 hr resident doctor on site (RMO) and four operating theatres and one endoscopy suite. 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

    • Build a brighter future while you're helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you'll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It's everything you need to grow your career. It starts with you.
    • As a Pharmacy Assistant at our Wessex Hospital, you with have NVQ2 or equivalent in pharmacy services and ideally have previous hospital experience. It's 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.

    Experience

    Essential

    • The Person
    • To succeed as a Pharmacy Assistant, you will:
    • Have previous pharmacy experience
    • Hold a Buttercups (or equivalent) qualification in Pharmacy Services
    • Have excellent people skills, as you will be working closely both with patients and the wider hospital team
    • Have excellent computer skills
    • To be able to work as part of a team, and equally as confident lone working
    • Be motivated to provide a high quality service
    • To be passionate and enthusiastic in their role
    • To show initiative
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Build a brighter future while you're helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you'll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It's everything you need to grow your career. It starts with you.
    • As a Pharmacy Assistant at our Wessex Hospital, you with have NVQ2 or equivalent in pharmacy services and ideally have previous hospital experience. It's 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.

    Experience

    Essential

    • The Person
    • To succeed as a Pharmacy Assistant, you will:
    • Have previous pharmacy experience
    • Hold a Buttercups (or equivalent) qualification in Pharmacy Services
    • Have excellent people skills, as you will be working closely both with patients and the wider hospital team
    • Have excellent computer skills
    • To be able to work as part of a team, and equally as confident lone working
    • Be motivated to provide a high quality service
    • To be passionate and enthusiastic in their role
    • To show initiative

    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

    Winchester Road Chandlers Ford Hampshire Southampton SO53 2DW

    Eastleigh

    SO53 2DW


    Employer's website

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

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Winchester Road Chandlers Ford Hampshire Southampton SO53 2DW

    Eastleigh

    SO53 2DW


    Employer's website

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

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Services

    peopleservices@nuffieldhealth.com

    03001235080

    Details

    Date posted

    22 December 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £13 to £13 an hour

    Contract

    Bank

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    JR0093613

    Job locations

    Winchester Road Chandlers Ford Hampshire Southampton SO53 2DW

    Eastleigh

    SO53 2DW


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