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Job requirements
Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills/Abilities
Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Skills/Abilities
Ability to take initiative
- Skills/Abilities
Basic computer skills
- Skills/Abilities
Good team player
- Skills/Abilities
Flexible approach to tasks
- Skills/Abilities
Physically fit (role involves manual handling)
- Experience/Knowledge
Manual Handling
- Experience/Knowledge
Customer Service Skills
- GOSH Culture and Values
GOSH Values
- GOSH Culture and Values
Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- GOSH Culture and Values
Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
- GOSH Culture and Values
Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- Academic/Professional qualification/Training
GCSE English and Maths (Grade A to C or equivalent)
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills/Abilities
Ability to self-motivate and show a positive attitude
- Skills/Abilities
Ability to work under pressure
- Skills/Abilities
Ability to Drive and Operate a Pallet Truck or willingness to learn
- Experience/Knowledge
Warehousing/ Stores work
- Experience/Knowledge
Experience in stock control and receipt
- Experience/Knowledge
Previous Hospital Experience
- Experience/Knowledge
Understanding of Pharmacy/NHS Issues
Job overview
We are looking for a Pharmacy Porter to join our Pharmacy Team. Our Pharmacy Porters help our Pharmacy Team to transport prescriptions, medications and other vital pharmacy items safely and efficiently between other departments and wards. They provide us with a key link between pharmacy and other areas of the hospital.
Please Note: In line with Home Office guidance this role is ineligible for Sponsorship, therefore we are unable to offer Sponsorship for this role.
Main duties of the job
You will join our team of Pharmacy Porters to ensure delivery of essential pharmacy medicines and other items to wards and departments around the Trust. You will also provide pharmacy storekeeper cover when required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people 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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This advert is for Pharmacy Porter with Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Porter role. The advertised salary is £31,066 Inclusive per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Nov 2026.
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