Pharmacy Counter Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Pharmacy@QEHB Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary company of University Hospitals Birmingham, which was established in 2011. We provide a pharmacy service for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB) and Heartlands Hospital Birmingham (BHH).
We provide a service to the out-patients and in-patients, due to be discharged, at both hospitals and operate in a manner akin to a community pharmacy
We are currently recruiting for pharmacy counter assistants to join our teams at each of the two sites. The role would involve greeting patients and over the counter medicines in the Outpatient Pharmacy, and administration on the prescription tracking system for patients being discharged from a ward via the Discharge Pharmacy.
Previous pharmacy experience preferred but not essential. We offer an excellent environment within which to learn the fundamentals or further develop pharmacy skills, with the possibility of progressing to Pharmacy Dispenser for those which show particular aptitude.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 35 per week
Salary: £10.15 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Birmingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Pharmacy (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Pharmacy Counter Assistant roles across Pharmacy@QEHB Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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