Job vacancy: Pharmacy Assistant - Stores, Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, Huddersfield

Job summary

Main area

Pharmacy Assistant - Stores

Grade

NHS AfC: Band 2

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time
Part time
Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (up to 37.5 hours per week)

Job ref

372-FSS2834-A

Employer: Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Hospitals Trust
Town: Huddersfield
Salary: £24,465 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 17/09/2025 23:59

Pharmacy Assistant - Stores

NHS AfC: Band 2

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.

We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.

We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us. Find out more - Why Choose CHFT?

Our Future Plans

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Duties

To provide basic clinical technical services ensuring the correct stock medicines are available on wards for patients.

Professional Duties

To participate in audits and surveys relating to the stores and distribution section

To undertake the store and distribution training

Managerial Duties

There are no managerial duties required in this post.

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Responsible for checking, storage and distribution of medicines

Managing Self

Participate in regular supervision

Attend all mandatory training

Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal

Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols

Carry out duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunity Policy

Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary

Maintain Trust conduct including appearance at all times

This is job description is an outline only and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. It will be regularly reviewed and may be amended in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder.

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential criteria

English and Math GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent or high level of literacy and numeracy skills demonstrated within application

Desirable criteria

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services with appropriate Stock Control units or eligible to complete this qualification with on-the-job training and support given throughout

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential criteria

Manual dexterity, strenuous bending and stretching and ability to lift up to 25kg
Able to pay meticulous attention to detail
Able to understand and follow written procedures
Enthusiastic and self-motivated
Organised, tidy and methodical

Desirable criteria

Experience of stock control and stock management
Retail Pharmacy or hospital experience
Able to problem solve and work under own initiative
Standard keyboard skills

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential criteria

Team worker
Able to demonstrate good customer service skills with excellent verbal and written communications skills
To have the desire to work in a service that contributes to patient care

Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that’s why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.

Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.

Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.

If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.

CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

If you have any questions please contact [email protected] for assistance.