Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy Support Worker - Stores and Distribution
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 24 hours per week
- Job ref
- 421-LTUCC-3142A
- Employer
- Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Harrogate District Hospital,
- Town
- Harrogate
- Salary
- £24,169 - £25,674 Dependant on experience
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Pharmacy Support Worker - Stores and Distribution
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
This post is a band 2 to band 3 progression depending on experience
We have a NEW and exciting development opportunity for a Pharmacy Support Worker in Stores to take on an essential role supporting the Pharmacy team. The primary responsibilities involve managing stock, ensuring inventory is well maintained and assisting in the distribution of pharmaceutical products to support day-to-day Pharmacy operations.
Main duties of the job
To work in the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution areas.
To accurately receive orders of pharmaceuticals, store them correctly and to supply them against requisitions from Wards and Departments.
To take part in the Medicines Management ward stock topping up service.
To replenish stock in the Omnicell units
Stock control and expiry date checking.
To contribute to the weekend and Bank Holiday rota.
More details of the job can be viewed in the complete job description attached.
Working for our organisation
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a detailed description of the job role and main responsibilities please see the completed job description attached or contact Andrea Watkin via email [email protected].
Person specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential criteria
- Working with the public
- Working in a health care setting
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services or equivalent
- GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths
- Working in the NHS
- Working in a Community or Hospital Pharmacy
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Work on your own initiative and within a team
- Able to work without supervision
- Ability to work with complex drug names
- Ability to learn department working patterns and procedures.
- Good communication skills (verbal, non-verbal and able to answer phone and follow written and verbal instructions)
- Good IT skills
Desirable criteria
- None
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Andrea Watkin
- Job title
- Lead Pharmacy Technician - Stores and Distribution
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01423557729
- Additional information
Angela Haddington [email protected] 01423555718
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