Job Summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self‑motivated individual to join the Pharmacy Stores team in the Pharmacy Department at York Hospital. Applicants must have experience working within a Pharmacy Stores environment, team‑leading experience and a good understanding of stock management.
Main duties of the job
This post involves the day‑to‑day supervising and supporting a busy pharmacy stores team. Experience in receiving, processing and delivering medicines and IV fluids to wards is essential. Understanding of stock management is crucial; responsibilities include checking, receiving and storing medicines, ensuring secure storage, participating in stock‑taking and checking medicines. The post holder will also be responsible for staff training and various housekeeping duties such as dealing with queries, checking and filing documents, processing waste and excess medicines, and supporting the efficient and safe operation of the pharmacy department.
Interviews
Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at the hospital. Remote interviews will not be available.
About Us
To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Benefits
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits on retirement, and a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) for hard‑to‑fill positions
* A variety of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
Details
* Date posted: 10 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 3
* Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: 419-101025-PSS-PY-A
* Job location: York Hospital, Wigginton Road, York, YO31 8HE
Person Specification
* Education: GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent; Accredited units in NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services.
* Experience (Essential): Substantial practical work experience and knowledge of hospital pharmacy stores service procedures; knowledge of SOPs and quality assurance systems; good distribution practices; knowledge of COSHH; experience managing stock control.
* Experience (Desirable): Knowledge of automated dispensing robot; hospital pharmacy stores experience.
* Skills (Essential): Proven skills in organising, supervising and training staff; ability to prioritise workflow; proven communication skills; ability to problem‑solve independently and escalates appropriately; ability to communicate to staff with tact and diplomacy.
* Aptitude (Essential): Professional; able to work under pressure; flexible and reliable; works in team or alone; manages time effectively within constraints.
* Values (Essential): Demonstrate organisational values & behaviours: we are Kind, we are Open, we pursue Excellence.
* Disclosure and Barring Service Check: Required under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co‑developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. We welcome applications from everyone and work with our Staff Networks – including Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks – to increase diversity. We consider flexible working requests from the start of employment.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We hold the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and support all Defence personnel with applications for employment.
Employer Details
* Employer name: York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
* Address: York Hospital, Wigginton Road, York, YO31 8HE
* Website: https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk
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