Pharmacy assistants & Work, Jobs in Ashford, Ken (with Salaries)

Flexi-Bank Pharmacy Assistant
Benenden Hospital Trust —Benenden
- £13 an hour
- Hospital
- Customer service
- Basic maths
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant
Morrisons —Canterbury
- Weekend availability
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
2d
Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship
Skills 4 Group —Maidstone
- Customer service
- English
- IT
Senior Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer - Stores
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust —Rochester
- £27,760 - £29,476 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- English
3d

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Flexi-Bank Pharmacy Assistant

Benenden Hospital Trust -
Benenden

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Job details

£13 an hour

Benefits

Free parking
Free flu jabs
Annual leave

Qualifications

Customer service
Basic maths
NVQ
AI
Communication skills

Full job description

Join Our Pharmacy Team

We are looking for a motivated and flexible Pharmacy Assistant to join our Pharmacy Department on a Flexi-Bank basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a busy healthcare environment, supporting the safe and efficient supply of medicines while delivering excellent customer service to patients and colleagues.

As a key member of the team, you will assist with stock management, support pharmacy operations, and provide a welcoming and professional service at the Pharmacy Reception.

About us

At Benenden Hospital we put patients at the heart of everything we do. We attract kind, compassionate, and talented people to our ultra-modern private hospital, which opened in 1907 and has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC. We hold JAG accreditation for Endoscopy and have a beautiful setting in the middle of the Kent countryside.

Benenden Hospital offers excellent working conditions and facilities. We promote flexible working and a healthy work/life balance. We are committed to professional development and have excellent training and education facilities. We work hard to make sure that everyone at Benenden Hospital feels involved and shares our values and vision for the future.

About the role

Key Responsibilities

Be responsible for the stock control of pharmaceutical products, including intravenous fluids and irrigation solutions.
Support the ordering, receipt, storage, rotation, and distribution of pharmaceutical stock.
Provide assistance to patients and customers at the Pharmacy Reception, ensuring a professional and friendly service.
Receive prescriptions from patients and assist with the sale of appropriate General Sales List (GSL) medicines.
Assist with the creation, testing, review, and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to pharmaceutical stock management.
Maintain accurate stock records and support inventory management processes.
Follow all Pharmacy policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Work collaboratively with pharmacy colleagues to ensure the efficient delivery of services.
Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and organised working environment.

Skills and experience required

Essential Criteria

Good understanding of basic mathematical principles with the ability to manipulate numbers and perform basic calculations accurately.
Experience and confidence in using computer systems and software applications.
Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures and work accurately within established processes.
Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
Evidence of strong customer service skills and awareness.
Ability to undertake the physical demands of the role, including regular lifting and carrying of pharmaceutical boxes.
Willingness to undertake and successfully complete an NVQ Level 2 qualification, which is a mandatory requirement of the role (full support will be provided where necessary).
Previous experience in a pharmacy, healthcare, or similar environment.

Desirable Criteria

Previous experience of stock control, inventory management, and record keeping.
Understanding of medicines handling processes and pharmacy operations.

If you are organised, customer-focused, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

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Benefits include

Competitive hourly rates
1-hour annual leave generated for every 8.25 hours worked
Free parking
Free Flu vaccinations
Free tea and coffee
Subsidised on site Restaurant

“I love working at Benenden Hospital, it’s a beautiful location in the countryside”, “the whole organisation is supportive”, “it’s the team, the team are amazing”, “Benenden is a bit like a family”, “the whole atmosphere is brilliant”

These are just some of the reasons why more than 400 people work at Benenden Hospital which has a long history of caring since it was founded in 1907.

How to apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please complete and submit our application form with your CV attached.

Please note this vacancy may close prior to the closing date without notice, if a sufficient number of applications are received

A member of the HR team will be in contact after the vacancy closes.

If you have further questions please email [email protected]

Together, we work hard to maintain a safe, comfortable, patient-focused environment for the people in our care.

All our vacancies are therefore subject to either a Standard or an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as satisfactory reference checks. These procedures need to be completed before all new member of staff can join the hospital.

Full right to work in the UK is required as we do not offer sponsorship as an organisation

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we have implemented a Privacy Notice to inform you, as prospective employees of Benenden Hospital, of the types of data we process about you. Please visit our Careers page to read our Privacy Notice

We’re committed to providing good quality, compassionate care. Everyone who works with us plays an important role in supporting this, whether patient‑facing or not, and we value the experience, behaviours, and perspectives our people bring.

We’re an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and walks of life. This includes people with disabilities, people from all gender identities, individuals from all ethnic backgrounds, and those who are neurodivergent.

We actively encourage applications from groups that may be under‑represented within our workforce.

We want to understand why you want to work in a hospital environment and how your knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience align with the role you’re applying for, and how they support a caring and respectful culture. These qualities are best shown through your own experience rather than AI‑generated content. While AI tools may be used for general support, we ask that applications are written in your own words and reflect your true abilities and values.

Taking the time to complete your application carefully and honestly helps us understand your suitability for the role and ensures a fair, open, and values‑based recruitment process.

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