Pharmacy Assistant - Undergraduate Summer Placement
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you currently studying a Pharmacy degree and looking for a six week placement this summer? Come and join our friendly Pharmacy team!
We are offering a limited number of Pharmacy Undergraduates the opportunity to come and work as ‘Pharmacy Assistants’ in our dispensary and procurement department, this Summer.
As well as developing your dispensing skills, there will be the opportunity to see behind the scenes of hospital pharmacy and meet experienced specialist clinical pharmacists, as part of your 6-week placement.
Job Type: Temporary contract
Contract length: 6 weeks
Salary: Up to £11.11 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Reading: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you currently studying an MPharm degree?
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 19/05/2023
Reference ID: PHARMSummer
Expected start date: 01/06/2023
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: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Pharmacy Assistant - Undergraduate Summer Placement roles across Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust'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 Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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