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Bank Pharmacy Assistant

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Role: Bank Pharmacy Assistant
Location: The Harborne Hospital, Birmingham (United Kingdom)
Contract type: Bank

Hours: Monday-Friday 0900-1700, minimum 2 weekdays per week

Pay rate: From £12-13 per hour
 

At HCA UK we’re incredibly proud of our team culture. It’s this sense of connection and collaboration that allows us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients. But, we know that no hospital team is complete without the vital support of its bank – and now, we’re looking for Pharmacists to support our teams across The Harborne Hospital.

During this time we are looking for Pharmacy Assistants that can commit to minimum two weekdays per week between the hours 0900-1700 Monday to Friday.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive team, working alongside some of the UK’s leading consultants in a world-class environment equipped with cutting-edge technology. The Harborne Hospital delivers a wide range of specialist services including oncology, haematology, rheumatology, cardiology, and gastroenterology—caring for adult patients across complex pathways.

As a key member of the pharmacy team, you will work under the guidance of senior colleagues to provide efficient, patient focused, operational pharmacy services which consistently meet the needs of all service users.   

Above all else, we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life. It’s this guiding vision that influences everything we do at HCA UK. From the CEO to the colleagues on the floor we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients. To others, this may just be a Bank role, but to us, you’re a valued member of our team, a team that improves lives on a daily basis.

What you’ll bring:

  • GPhC registration

  • Pharmacy NVQ Level 2

  • Experience working in a hospital or community pharmacy

  • Good communication skills

Who are HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we offer the chance to broaden your clinical knowledge and thanks to our exceptional clinician to patient ratios, a healthy work environment that gives you more time to do what you do best: care.  

Culture and values  

HCA Healthcare UK is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives and promotes our values across all areas of our organisation. As a valued member of our team, you will be expected to uphold and demonstrate HCA Healthcare UK’s core values through respectful behaviour and conduct. This includes a commitment to fostering Inclusion in all aspects of your role. We approach every patient and colleague with empathy, kindness, and understanding, ensuring a supportive and caring environments for all. We strive for excellence in everything we do, continuously improving our skills and services. Additionally, we encourage sustainable practices by considering the environmental impact of your actions whenever possible.

Reasonable adjustments 

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them. 

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