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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
166-ICD-7447515
Employer
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Town
Chesterfield
Salary
£24,465 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
31/10/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Pharmacy Assistant (Stores & Distribution)

NHS AfC: Band 2

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for an assistant to join our Pharmacy Stores and Distribution team who are responsible for the safe and effective receipt, supply and distribution of medicines to various wards and departments within the Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. 

We are looking for an excellent team player who is hardworking and enthusiastic to participate in and support the provision of our services. 

Main duties of the job

  • To provide efficient, accurate and high-quality stock management service from Pharmacy Stores through the receipt, storage, and distribution of medicines. 
  • To manage stock / supply of pharmaceutical products for wards and clinics, through the routine top up service and the provision of ad hoc request service. 

Working for our organisation

Our Vision is to be a first-class provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care for our patients; and being a great place to work for our people. Our Proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision. As members of staff we will always:

  • Show COMPASSION – treating everyone with kindness – welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values
  • AMBITION – Aspiring to be the best – reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people’s health and wellbeing
  • RESPECT – Valuing and appreciating everyone – listening, learning and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits
  • ENCOURAGEMENT– Opportunities for all – supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

KEY RESULT AREAS

These are the key areas that support the purpose of the job

1.    To provide Pharmacy Stores core service, through the receipt, storage, and distribution of medicines.  

2.    To order, pick, deliver, and put away stock supplies of pharmaceutical products (including bulk fluids and feeds), for departments, wards and clinics through the top up service 

3.    To participate in stock management and maintenance of medicines stored within ward automation systems. To undertake ‘housekeeping’ of ward stock to reduce incidence of damage or product miss-selection. 

4.    To ensure that data entry on the ward automation system is accurate and timely

5.    To participate and support the use of Pharmacy automation systems, to assist in the control of the large remit of stock management in the Pharmacy Department and ensuring that data entry on the pharmacy computer system is accurate and timely. 

6.    To process orders for medicines under the terms of the Wholesale Dealers License in accordance with relevant SOP’s and adhering to Good Distribution Practice. 

7.    To carry out general stock management duties in all areas of pharmacy, including receipt of goods, transfers, stock counts, stock rotation and investigation of stock discrepancies when necessary.

8.    To carry out general stock management duties on all wards and clinics, including housekeeping, stock counts, stock rotation expiry date checks and investigation of stock discrepancies when necessary. 

9.    To undertake a wide range of duties within the Pharmacy Department, and to undertake relevant training as required. 

10.    To participate in weekend, on-call and Bank holiday working in accordance with agreed rotas.

Person specification

A-C /or Grade 4-9 in English and Maths

Essential criteria
  • A-C /or Grade 4-9 in English and Maths

Level 2 NVQ Pharmacy (or equivalent)

Desirable criteria
  • Level 2 NVQ Pharmacy (or equivalent)

Previous experience in a hospital environment

Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience in a hospital environment

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerInvesting in VolunteersArmed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Elliot Meadows
Job title
Principal Pharmacy Technician
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01246 512930

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Fou
Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
Telephone
01246 516699
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