Pharmacy Stores Assistant

Job overview

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 24 February 2025

We are looking for a positive and responsible person with a clean driving license who is capable of working as part of a team and is flexible regarding working practices and changes in routine, in order to maintain the Pharmacy service to wards and departments in the Trust and to external customers.

Good communication skills are important as the role involves dealing with colleagues within the department, other health care professionals and external customers.

There is a significant amount of lifting and handling in this role.

Main duties of the job

Key elements of the role are:

• Delivery driver for goods supply to and return from external customers
• To follow standard operating procedures and all relevant regulations in the course of your duties
• To notify the responsible technician of any out of stock or low stock level or discrepancy of any drug
• To receipt goods from Suppliers, including checks for correct specification, quantity and quality
• To pick processed requisitions for wards, departments and clinics and to pack ready for dispatch
• To deliver goods to wards and other departments
• To replace cylinders on medical gas banks and to assess stocks of cylinders in the gas bank store and to advise on order requirements
• To stow goods in the appropriate locations within the store according to the put away sheet
• To contribute to efficient stock control in all areas
• To maintain a clean and tidy environment in al areas of work and to remove waste from specified Pharmacy locations
• To perform stock checks as required
• To copy, collate and replenish standard documentation for use in any section

The post involves working on weekend and bank holiday rotas in Pharmacy Stores.

Summary of most important experience / skills / qualifications required:

• Level 2 Diploma in Pharmacy Services (NVQ) or equivalent or willing to work towards - or significant experience in a pharmacy setting.
• Driving License (reasonable adjustments will be considered)

Working for our organisation

At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we’re passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We’re keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.

We’re a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training center on site.

In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We’ve received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children’s unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for Pharmacy Stores Assistant Post for further details.

Person specification

Experience

• Experience of working in a similar role

Skills

• Numeracy skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Good communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Good team working skills
• Demonstrable attention to detail

• Computer literate

Knowledge

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or be prepared to study and be assessed for NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
• Driving License (reasonable adjustments will be considered)
• Minimum of GCSE English and Mathematics Grades 4 to 9 or Grade C and above