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Flexi-Bank Pharmacy Assistant

Benenden Hospital

Cranbrook, TN17 4AXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£13.50

Contract

Bank

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

17 November 2026

5 days left

Job description

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...

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.

Support Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I), and

neurodiversity, ensuring respectful and inclusive interactions with patients,

carers and colleagues.

Maintenance

of standard operating procedures

Management

of pharmaceutical waste

Cleanliness

of allocated areas of the Pharmacy

Successful

completion of dispensary-related activities

Provision

of a quality service to patients and staff at Pharmacy Reception

responsible for the day-to-day management of pharmaceutical waste within the

Pharmacy Department as per Hospital policy.

responsible for daily environmental monitoring within the Pharmacy Department.

responsible for performing essential cleaning tasks within the Pharmacy

Department to minimise the risk of infection.

Assist

the Pharmacy Technicians / Pharmacists with dispensary-based activities.

Be

responsible for maintaining medication stock within the Trusts emergency

trollies

effectively with telephone calls to the Pharmacy, referring callers to others

for help where appropriate

Undertake the cashing-up procedure for the Pharmacy Department when required.

Effective management of the pharmaceutical stock including intravenous fluids and irrigations.

Flexible,

bank working to fit around your availability.

The

opportunity to make a real difference to patient experience.

Supportive

team environment with guidance from experienced leaders.

Qualifications

Essential: - NVQ Level 2 training is a mandatory requirement of the role if necessary full support to attain this; - award will be provided

Experience

Essential: - Good understanding of basic maths principles and; - the ability to manipulate numbers and do basic calculations

Desirable: - Previous experience in a similar healthcare role is desirable; - Previous experience of stock control and record keeping is desirable

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

3 November 2026

Last checked

5 November 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

BH
Benenden Hospital

NHS organisation

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