Job overview
We are recruiting for a Pharmacy Support Worker Stores and Distribution who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
The role will entail the receipt, storage, and issues of pharmaceutical products, including the maintenance of records. To use the current Inventory management systems including Pharmacy automation to provide the Pharmacy distribution service.
Experience in pharmacy work would be desirable but is not essential. You are expected to be keen to learn, hardworking and able to work under pressure and undertake manual handling of goods.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
Main duties of the job
Main duties will include the use of current Inventory management systems including Pharmacy automation to provide the Pharmacy distribution service.
You will be monitoring the expiry dates of stock held in the Pharmacy as per the timetable.
To assist with the receipt of goods at Pharmacy Stores door or collect at Hospital rear entrance, signing and dating the receipt.
To unpack goods checking quantity and quality against order and delivery note as per procedures.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to undertake NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services in addition to completing the in-house training programme for Support Workers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Reliable Team worker
- Able to undertake simple word processing
- Maintain confidentiality
- Achieves objectives in timescale set
- Able to organize self
- Customer Service Skills
- Good verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Able to use own initiative
- Highly accurate worker
- Able to maintain electronic database/spread sheets
- Able to create spreadsheets
- Able to plan workload
Knowledge
Essential
- Numerate and literate
- Able to perform simple calculations
- Able to input data accurately
- Able to use email system
Other requirements
Essential
- Calm under pressure
- Methodical
- Helpful
- Flexible
- Organised
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Role model our Trust values every day
Previous Experience
Essential
- Good team player
- Accurate worker
- Working with customers
Desirable
- Stores/warehouse experience
- Experience of training others
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Grade C (GCSE) or at least level 5 (new grading) in math’s, science and English
- Able to undertake NVQ Level 2 and complete in 2 years
Desirable
- NVQ level 2
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This advert is for Pharmacy Support Worker - Stores and Distribution with East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust in Lister Hospital. It is listed as a Band 2 Pharmacy assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Sep 2026.
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