# Stores Operative > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/stores-operative/4f0eb46c-aea4-41b3-b80c-ca76c2089521 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/stores-operative/4f0eb46c-aea4-41b3-b80c-ca76c2089521.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Northern General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Stores operative - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 - £27,476 pa/pro rata for part time staff - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon to Sun - shifts between 6.00am and 10.00pm) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-28T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-21T10:21:35.849Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Sheffield/Sheffield_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Pharmacy_Stores/Pharmacy_Stores-v8302003 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8302003?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Driving Licence (Band 2 & Band 3) ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working as part of a team. (Band 2 & 3) - Evidence of good customer service skills. (Band 2 & 3) - Experience in a driving role (Band 2 & 3) - Experience with automated pharmacy systems. (Band 3) - Experience with a hospital or stores environment. (Band3) **Desirable** - Experience with a hospital or stores environment. (Band 2) - Experience with automated pharmacy systems. (Band 2) ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Reliable, trustworthy and punctual. (Band 2 & Band 3) - Ability to deal with verbal aggression constructively. (Band 2 & Band 3) - Ability to cope with occasional exposure to unpleasant working conditions. (Band 2 & Band 3) - Good interpersonal, organisational and communication skills demonstrated from relevant experience. (Band 3) **Desirable** - Good interpersonal, organisational and communication skills demonstrated from relevant experience.(Band 2) ### Skills and Knowledge **Essential** - Basic computer keyboard skills (Band 2 & Band 3) - Ability to communicate effectively including written and verbal.(Band 2 & Band 3) - Ability to work without direct supervision.(Band 2 & Band 3) - Ability to undertake multiple tasks (Band 2 & Band 3) - Lifting and Handling training. (Band 3) - Medical Gas trained (Band 3) - Knowledge of pharmacy IT systems. (Band 3) - Pallet truck experience. (Band 3) - Ability to deal with complaints (Band 3) **Desirable** - Lifting and Handling training. (Band 2) - Medical Gas trained (Band 2) - Knowledge of pharmacy IT systems. (Band 2) - Pallet truck experience. (Band 2) - Ability to deal with complaints (Band 2) ### Education and Qualifications **Essential** - GCSE Grade 4 ( c ) or above in English & Maths/equivalent or relevant experience. (Band 2 & Band 3) - General Pharmaceutical Council accredited course(s) (GPhC) eg stock management. (Band 3) - British Oxygen Company (BOC) medical gases certificate. (Band 3) - Certificate in Good Distribution Practice (GDP). (Band 3) **Desirable** - General Pharmaceutical Council accredited course(s) (GPhC) eg stock management. (Band 2) - British Oxygen Company (BOC) medical gases certificate.(Band 2) - Certificate in Good Distribution Practice (GDP).(Band 2) ## Documents - [ps (pdf, 176.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10621394) - [staff benefits (pdf, 2.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2420) - [job description (pdf, 336.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10621393) - [information for candidates (pdf, 496.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2162) - [applicants - how we use your information (pdf, 87.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2165) - [getting to work at sheffield teaching hospitals (pdf, 212.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2163) - [policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 124.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2211) - [a guide to using artificial intelligence and with your personal statement (pdf, 163.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2894) - [candidate application best practice guide - please read before completing your application (pdf, 304.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2161) ## 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.