Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Patient Services
HCA Healthcare
- Location
- LOC
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Posted
- Aug 24, 2026
About this role
Role
Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Patient Services Site: The Harley Street Clinic, Central London Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday Shift times: 9am -5pm (with contribution to weekend requirements on a rota basis) Contract Type: Temporary Contract to cover Maternity Leave until 20th September 2027 Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience (with Excellent Benefits) We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join our Pharmacy Team at The Harley Street Clinic, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC. Based in the heart of London’s renowned medical district, The Harley Street Clinic is widely recognised as an employer of choice. Our pharmacy team delivers a highly specialised, patient-centred service across a world-class campus, supporting multiple centres of excellence—from Complex Oncology and Cardiac care to Diagnostics. As a key member of the pharmacy team, you will play an important role in delivering safe, efficient and patient-focused pharmacy services. Working under the guidance of senior colleagues, you will ensure a high standard of operational support that consistently meets the needs of patients, clinicians and wider stakeholders. In this varied and hands-on role, you will contribute to core pharmacy operations including dispensary services, stock control and management, medicines distribution, and ward top-up services. You will collaborate closely with Pharmacy Technicians and fellow Pharmacy Assistants to maintain exceptional professional standards and outstanding patient care. You will also contribute to the delivery of departmental Key Performance Indicators and support the ongoing continuous improvement and development of the pharmacy service. This is a fantastic opportunity for a developing pharmacy professional to build on their experience within a prestigious, fast-paced clinical environment, gaining exposure to specialist services and advancing their career within a world-renowned organisation. At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others. What you’ll bring: Pharmacy NVQ2 (Desirable or willingness to enrol) Prior experience working in a Pharmacy Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team Ability to prioritise workload Why 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 can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Pharmacy Assistant you’ll be eligible for: 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals Private pension contribution which increases with length of service Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme Group Life Assurance from day one Critical illness cover Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you Discounts with over 800 major retailers Culture and