Pharmacy Assistant - Stores / Reception

Job overview

Permanent | Full-time

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated team in a rewarding environment? The Pharmacy department at Sheffield Children’s Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Assistant to join our team and help us deliver a top-quality service to patients.

What You’ll Need:

• GPHC Approved L2 Pharmacy Qualification (or willingness to work towards).
• GCSEs in English and Maths, or equivalent
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Team focussed, and able to complete tasks independently

Previous hospital experience is not essential, as full training will be provided.

Join our friendly team and make a difference in a vibrant and supportive environment!

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Dispensary Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Support the receipt, processing, and provision of pharmaceutical supplies in the Stores department.
• Help with ward drug top-ups.
• Work on the Dispensary Reception, receiving prescriptions and providing excellent customer service.
• Handle busy enquiry lines
• Contribute to a safe and efficient pharmacy service for patients.

Working for our organisation

At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:

1. Outstanding Patient Care
2. Brilliant Place to work
3. Leaders in Children’s Health

We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.

As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children’s health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.

Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts—helping you succeed at work and beyond.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Person specification

Qualifications

• GPHC Approved L2 Pharmacy Qualification.
• GCSE C or above in maths and English language or equivalent

• IT qualification

Experience

• Experience of working in a pharmacy environment
• Computer literate

• Stores work

Knowledge

• Knowledge of stock control and need for confidentiality
• Careful and accurate worker
• Ability to work alone and as a member of team
• Understanding of the need for confidentiality

• Knowledge of Data Protection Act
• Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act
• Knowledge of COSHH
• Lifting and Handling Training