Overview
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust — Pharmacy Stores Assistant
The closing date is 20 March 2026
This role requires you to have current right to work in the UK which enables you to undertake the role without need of sponsorship. Accordingly, we regret that any application will not be considered if this requirement is not met. Given the current UK immigration requirements this role is not eligible for sponsorship, and it is not possible for the Trust to sponsor applicants for a visa for this role.
Main duties of the job
To perform general pharmaceutical duties under the supervision of a Section Manager (or deputy) and/or Pharmacist and assist in the provision of a safe and effective Pharmacy service, in line with current policies and procedures. In the stores this would be undertaking ward based top ups and picking stock boxes, processing stock request slips, receipting and putting orders away, ordering and invoicing for stock and sorting out returned medicines from the wards. This will be undertaken under the supervision of the stores and dispensary managers in line with current policies and procedures. There may also be a requirement to undertake a regular dispensary slot, and to be able to assist when required. It is expected that the post holder will undertake in depth training to obtain a QCF level 2 in a relevant subject for the post or equivalent qualification. Please note: Significant manual handling is involved in this role.
About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
Job responsibilities
* Ordering Pharmaceutical stock in line with department procedures and rotas.
* Receiving orders from hospital suppliers
* To maintain computerised records for stock items in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, including stock arriving in Pharmacy.
* Completing ward top-ups as per department procedures.
* Putting together orders from various hospital clinics, departments and outside units.
* Sorting and disposing of returned drugs from the wards and departments according to the Pharmacy and Trust policies.
* Understanding procedures required when encountering potentially hazardous products such as cytotoxics, irritants and poisons etc.
* Answering the telephone and dealing with enquiries as appropriate.
* Please refer to attached JD for full responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
* QCF level 2 in Pharmacy services - or willing and able to work towards
* GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English grade C or above
* Knowledge of procedures for Pharmacy Services - on the job training, experience to NVQ3 or equivalent
* ECDL qualification or equivalent
* Previous training in the Pharmacy services with a good education and understanding of GDP
Experience
* Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and undertake instruction
* Demonstrates sensitivity in dealing with staff
* Ability to work effectively within a team in a co-operative and collaborative manner
* Ability to self-manage and to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
* Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata
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