# Pharmacy Storekeeper > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-storekeeper/949e0068-b207-47a4-8c80-3916124a36df - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-storekeeper/949e0068-b207-47a4-8c80-3916124a36df.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust - **Location:** Leicester Royal Infirmary - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Pharmacy - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-14T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-01T10:30:46.154Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Leicestershire/Leicester/University_Hospitals_Leicester_NHS_Trust/Pharmacy/Pharmacy-v8329934 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8329934?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Previous storekeeping experience Knowledge of Health & Safety policies, Risk assessments **Desirable** - Lifting and handling experience - Forklift experience - Data Imputting experiance ### Equality and Diversity **Essential** - 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 **Essential** - Hold QCF/NVQ Level 2 certificate or equivalent in Pharmacy Services, or be willing to complete within 12 months - GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths - Clear, legible handwriting - Willingness to undertake on the job training to develop knowledge of pharmacy procedures and protocols **Desirable** - Computer literate ### Analytical and Judgement skills **Essential** - Knowledge and understanding of how to deal with related non-routine activities, such as answering first level queries ### Planning and Organsiation skills **Essential** - Ability to work as team member and work alone as required - Methodical and organised - Time management skills - Accurate and attention to detail ### Communication and relationship skills **Essential** - Good written and verbal communication **Desirable** - Customer Service Experiannce ### Other requirements specific to the role **Essential** - Able to accept direction - Personal Effectiveness (courteous etc - Flexible/motivated ### Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours **Essential** - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours ## Documents - [employee benefits (pdf, 578.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2350) - [understanding your right to work in the uk (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2349) - [jd and person specification pharmacy storekeeper (pdf, 363.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10652710) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.