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Job requirements
Essential
16 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Previous storekeeping experience Knowledge of Health & Safety policies, Risk assessments
- Equality and Diversity
Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- Training & Qualifications
Hold QCF/NVQ Level 2 certificate or equivalent in Pharmacy Services, or be willing to complete within 12 months
- Training & Qualifications
GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths
- Training & Qualifications
Clear, legible handwriting
- Training & Qualifications
Willingness to undertake on the job training to develop knowledge of pharmacy procedures and protocols
- Analytical and Judgement skills
Knowledge and understanding of how to deal with related non-routine activities, such as answering first level queries
- Planning and Organsiation skills
Ability to work as team member and work alone as required
- Planning and Organsiation skills
Methodical and organised
- Planning and Organsiation skills
Time management skills
- Planning and Organsiation skills
Accurate and attention to detail
- Communication and relationship skills
Good written and verbal communication
- Other requirements specific to the role
Able to accept direction
- Other requirements specific to the role
Personal Effectiveness (courteous etc
- Other requirements specific to the role
Flexible/motivated
- Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Lifting and handling experience
- Experience
Forklift experience
- Experience
Data Imputting experiance
- Training & Qualifications
Computer literate
- Communication and relationship skills
Customer Service Experiannce
Job overview
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who would like to join our Pharmacy Stores team in the Pharmacy Department at University Hospitals of Leicester. Applicants must have a can-do attitude and have excellent manual handling skills.
Main site of work would be Leicester Royal Infirmary but travel between Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield may be required
Main duties of the job
To receive all orders for pharmaceutical products,
To maintain effective stock control, storage and rotation and supply of pharmaceuticals to all units served by the relevant Pharmacy department.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Record all batch numbers and expiry dates, input the data onto the pharmacy computer and put the stock away by the end of the working day to maintain the efficiency of the pharmacy stock system.
Ensure that all stock is rotated within pharmacy and that the oldest stock or stock with the shortest expiry is used first to minimise wastage.
Maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of the stores area and yard, disposing of hazardous and non-hazardous waste in accordance with local policies in order to adhere to Trust and local health and safety procedures.
Maintain the availability, and label accordingly, the clinical and cardboard waste containers in order to comply with Trust policy.
Participate in the bonding of hazard recalled products in accordance with the hazard recall procedure.
Ensure all goods for return are labelled and documented in accordance with stores procedures to minimise wastage.
Maintain stores security and safe custody of pharmaceuticals ensuring that access is only given to authorised personnel.
Participate in the delivery/collection of pharmaceuticals to and from other departments within the hospital and within UHL to maximise a timely and accurate supply.
To ensure that unlicensed products are bonded appropriately and that all documentation is available for release of the product by a qualified person.
To participate in the training of staff, as appropriate, including pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists, technicians, student technicians and assistants.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment
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.
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This advert is for Pharmacy Storekeeper with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust in Leicester, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Pharmacy role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Oct 2026.
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