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Job requirements
Essential
23 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Driving Licence (Band 2 & Band 3)
- Experience
Experience of working as part of a team. (Band 2 & 3)
- Experience
Evidence of good customer service skills. (Band 2 & 3)
- Experience
Experience in a driving role (Band 2 & 3)
- Experience
Experience with automated pharmacy systems. (Band 3)
- Experience
Experience with a hospital or stores environment. (Band3)
- Personal Qualities
Reliable, trustworthy and punctual. (Band 2 & Band 3)
- Personal Qualities
Ability to deal with verbal aggression constructively. (Band 2 & Band 3)
- Personal Qualities
Ability to cope with occasional exposure to unpleasant working conditions. (Band 2 & Band 3)
- Personal Qualities
Good interpersonal, organisational and communication skills demonstrated from relevant experience. (Band 3)
- Skills and Knowledge
Basic computer keyboard skills (Band 2 & Band 3)
- Skills and Knowledge
Ability to communicate effectively including written and verbal.(Band 2 & Band 3)
- Skills and Knowledge
Ability to work without direct supervision.(Band 2 & Band 3)
- Skills and Knowledge
Ability to undertake multiple tasks (Band 2 & Band 3)
- Skills and Knowledge
Lifting and Handling training. (Band 3)
- Skills and Knowledge
Medical Gas trained (Band 3)
- Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of pharmacy IT systems. (Band 3)
- Skills and Knowledge
Pallet truck experience. (Band 3)
- Skills and Knowledge
Ability to deal with complaints (Band 3)
- Education and Qualifications
GCSE Grade 4 ( c ) or above in English & Maths/equivalent or relevant experience. (Band 2 & Band 3)
- Education and Qualifications
General Pharmaceutical Council accredited course(s) (GPhC) eg stock management. (Band 3)
- Education and Qualifications
British Oxygen Company (BOC) medical gases certificate. (Band 3)
- Education and Qualifications
Certificate in Good Distribution Practice (GDP). (Band 3)
Desirable
11 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience with a hospital or stores environment. (Band 2)
- Experience
Experience with automated pharmacy systems. (Band 2)
- Personal Qualities
Good interpersonal, organisational and communication skills demonstrated from relevant experience.(Band 2)
- Skills and Knowledge
Lifting and Handling training. (Band 2)
- Skills and Knowledge
Medical Gas trained (Band 2)
- Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of pharmacy IT systems. (Band 2)
- Skills and Knowledge
Pallet truck experience. (Band 2)
- Skills and Knowledge
Ability to deal with complaints (Band 2)
- Education and Qualifications
General Pharmaceutical Council accredited course(s) (GPhC) eg stock management. (Band 2)
- Education and Qualifications
British Oxygen Company (BOC) medical gases certificate.(Band 2)
- Education and Qualifications
Certificate in Good Distribution Practice (GDP).(Band 2)
Job overview
Would you like the opportunity to work as a part of a progressive, patient focused pharmacy service?
If you are a self-motivated, positive individual and would like to play an integral part in growing the reputation of the pharmacy department, we have the perfect opportunity for you.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to progress within the Pharmacy Stores team. You will undergo a structured training plan with additional curricular qualifications and certificates.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative individual to join our expanding pharmacy team. The team at Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust comprises of approximately 500 pharmacy staff working across five sites and is one of the biggest pharmacy departments in the country.
Our inclusive and diverse pharmacy department has a strong clinical presence in all areas. We are innovative and forward-thinking and have invested in a host of technical improvements, including robotics and a state of the art, multi-million-pound technical services unit. We offer a wide range of roles across different areas of the service including clinical ward services, aseptic services, homecare, medicines supply, medicines information, medicines governance, education & training, clinical trials, and research.
Please also note this vacancy is a training post so all applicants will start at Band 2 and upon completion of necessary skills and/ or training will progress to Band 3.
Main duties of the job
The trust will give you time to use your skills and help you develop a fulfilling career as well as a commitment to support flexible working and can support such things as, part time hours, condensed hours, or job share. These options are not exhaustive, and we would encourage candidates to state any forms of flexible working they would like to explore in their application.
Main Duties:
Receipt and storage of pharmaceuticals.
Assembling of pharmaceutical orders.
Work closely with the pharmacy automated dispensing systems.
Driving & delivery of pharmaceuticals to trust sites.
Distribution of medical gases.
Co-ordination of daily medicines distribution.
Frequent requirement to push heavy trolleys, cages and other equipment.
Training will be provided.
Experience of a driving role is essential for applicants for this post.
Proof of driving licence will be required prior to interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
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This advert is for Stores Operative with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Stores operative role. The advertised salary is £25,272 - £27,476 pa/pro rata for part time staff. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Sep 2026.
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