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Job requirements
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Essential
46 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of and ability to work under guidance of SOPs, GDP and COSHH.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of defined protocols and procedures and ensuring work activities are in accordance with these.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of stock control and the supply of medicines and consumables.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of equipment functional tests, inspections and verifications, and reporting equipment faults and deviations.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of infection control policies, in particular by practising Universal Infection Control Precautions.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of agreed safe working procedures and Health and Safety policies.
- Experience
Experience of the organisation and direct supervision of staff and activities.
- Experience
Experience of assembly, supply and checking of pharmaceuticals ensuring tight deadlines are met.
- Experience
Experience of stock control management and clerical duties.
- Experience
Experience of participating in stock control and assisting in ordering processes for medicines and consumables, including requisitioning, unpacking, checking, and booking in.
- Experience
Experience of carrying out reception duties to include handling incoming calls and routine enquiries.
- Other Requirements
Required to work cross site.
- Other Requirements
Required to work weekends and Bank Holidays.
- Other Requirements
Able to undertake a high degree of physical effort; this role involves lots of walking, constantly on their feet, accepting deliveries of bulk stock including large volumes of fluids.
- Other Requirements
Able to regularly pick boxes of fluids weighing approximately 10kg for transfer on to delivery cages.
- Other Requirements
Able to maintain regular concentration for checking orders, reading picking lists and using the pharmacy computer system.
- Other Requirements
Able to deal with problems from angry ward staff and know when to seek assistance from a senior member of staff.
- Other Requirements
Willing to support staff training and staff development.
- Other Requirements
Willing to contribute to the development of new ways of working and to the implementation of new and revised policies and procedures.
- Skills and Abilities
Able to organise and prioritise work within work area covering fast track and routine service requirements.
- Skills and Abilities
Able to work accurately whilst under pressure.
- Skills and Abilities
Able to evaluate circumstances and situations and make well-judged decisions on the information at hand, while being aware when to refer to more senior supervisors and managers.
- Skills and Abilities
Able to assemble, prepare and check medicines to wards and clinics and maintain correct documentation and audit trails.
- Skills and Abilities
Able to resolve immediate problems with out-of-stock medicines, liaising with pharmacy procurement, wards and pharmacy staff.
- Skills and Abilities
Able to safely use equipment, train staff in its use, and ensure staff use equipment in accordance with instructions and SOPs.
- Skills and Abilities
Able to communicate with other healthcare staff and patients; this involves receiving and providing routine information which requires tact or persuasive skills.
- Skills and Abilities
Able to use the pharmacy computer system.
- Skills and Abilities
Able to undertake clerical tasks associated with the department e.g. filing, expiry date checks and data collection for statistics.
- Qualification and Training
Undertakes all mandatory training required for the role.
- Qualification and Training
Takes responsibility ... for his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority.
- Qualification and Training
Training staff including H&S and COSHH issues.
- Personal Qualities and Values
Enthusiastic.
- Personal Qualities and Values
Honest.
- Personal Qualities and Values
Reliable.
- Personal Qualities and Values
Motivated.
- Personal Qualities and Values
Able to work accurately under pressure.
- Personal Qualities and Values
Commitment to high standards of service delivery.
- Personal Qualities and Values
Respects patient and colleague confidentiality.
- Personal Qualities and Values
Commitment to continual professional development of staff and self.
- Personal Qualities and Values
Support, advise and value others.
- Personal Qualities and Values
Uses mistakes as a continual learning experience.
- Personal Qualities and Values
Patient-centred.
- Personal Qualities and Values
Collaborative.
- Personal Qualities and Values
Fair.
- Personal Qualities and Values
Accountable.
- Personal Qualities and Values
Empowered.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
This post will support the: Assistant Practitioners - Pharmacy Supervisors: Stores and Distribution Management team on the relevant site with the day-to-day delivery of the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution service, which includes the supervision, organisation and training of the local Pharmacy Warehouse Operatives on site. This also includes supporting, and working with, the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution Operations Manager and the Assistant Practitioner - Pharmacy Supervisor: and with the implementation of service upgrades and new projects as required.
Main duties of the job
The Pharmacy Stores & Distribution team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provide ward stock medicines top-up and delivery to wards and departments throughout the Trust via the onsite top-up teams. The Leeds Pharmaceutical Warehouse service is predominantly concerned with receipt, storage and issue of medicines orders, with associated stock control activities. *Please note, these posts do not involve direct patient care We are looking to recruit 1 enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with drive to undertake the role of Senior Pharmacy Stores Operatives based in the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution team at Moor house Warehouse. The successful candidate must be pro-active and flexible in their approach to working within the busy department and other areas in the Stores and Distribution Services and have excellent organisational skills.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Details
- Date posted: 02 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 3
- Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 001966
- Job locations: Moor House, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 2JQ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name Christopher Smith Position Pharmacy Warehouse Manager Email christopher.smith20@nhs.net Phone number 0113 3927023 Shortlisting Date: 14.09.2026 Interview Date: 23.09.2026
Job Summary
The Pharmacy Stores & Distribution team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provide ward stock medicines top-up and delivery to wards and departments throughout the Trust via the onsite top-up teams. The Leeds Pharmaceutical Warehouse service is predominantly concerned with receipt, storage and issue of medicines orders, with associated stock control activities.
*Please note, these posts do not involve direct patient care
We are looking to recruit 1 enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with drive to undertake the role of Senior Pharmacy Stores Operatives based in the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution team at Moor house Warehouse.
The successful candidate must be pro-active and flexible in their approach to working within the busy department and other areas in the Stores and Distribution Services and have excellent organisational skills.
Why you should join our Team
Leeds is a wonderful city to work in and LTHT is an organisation that puts its patients first and highly values and supports its staff,
Pharmacy is a forward-thinking department that values the contribution of all our staff. There are plenty of opportunities to progress within different areas of our pharmacy services should you wish to.
What you will bring to the role
Applicants must already hold NVQ Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy services/or training and experience to an equivalent level.
The successful candidate must be pro-active and flexible in their approach to working within this busy department and have excellent organisational skills.
For all posts, this will involve working across ALL sites at Leeds Teaching Hospitals as required.
Please be aware that for all posts there is a significant amount of walking and moving and handling, including bulk consignments.
The post holder will be required to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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This advert is for Senior Pharmacy Stores Operative with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Leeds, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Stores operative role. The advertised salary is £25,760 to £27,476 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Sep 2026.
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