Logistics Pharmacy Assistant

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Doncaster is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant to join the Pharmacy team. This role involves supplying stock medicines and supporting pharmacy operations. Candidates should have GCSEs in Science, English, and Maths, with training provided for those without experience. A supportive work culture with commitments to flexible working arrangements is offered, along with extensive learning opportunities and benefits.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• GCSE qualifications in Science, English Language and Maths at Grade C or above.
• Experience in Pharmacy is desirable but not essential.
• Must be physically fit for manual handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supply stock medicines to wards and departments.
• Release orders from the automated Pharmacy robot.
• Participate in the Bank Holiday rota.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Basic keyboard skills

Education

GCSE in Science, English Language and Maths at Grade C or above

BTEC Level 2/NVQ Level 2 Pharmaceutical Science

Job description

The closing date is 02 November 2025

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant to join our team within the Logistics section of Pharmacy.

The post will be mainly based at our Pharmacy Department at Doncaster Royal Infirmary but there may also be a requirement to work at the Pharmacy Department on the Bassetlaw Hospital site. Both departments are fully automated.

Candidates must have GCSE qualifications in Science, English Language and Maths at Grade C or above and certificates must be provided prior to interview. Pharmacy experience is desirable for this post but this is not essential as full training would be given.

Applications from candidates who have the BTEC Level 2 / NVQ Level 2 Pharmaceutical Science qualification or equivalent are also eligible to apply for this post. Any candidates applying with these qualifications must provide the certificates prior to interview. They must also still meet the requirements for GCSEs.

International candidates must hold a Statement of Comparability and they must also provide prior to interview. Please note that this position does not support sponsorship.

The working pattern is for 7.5 hours per day on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30am to 5pm with 1 hours unpaid break per day.

Bank Holiday working is on a rota basis and is a full day of 7.5 hours.

Interview Date: 20th November 2025

Main duties of the job

You will be involved in:

• The supply of stock medicines to the wards and departments at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Bassetlaw Hospital and Montagu Hospital.
• Topping up of stock medicines at ward / department level.
• To release orders from the automated Pharmacy robot and to assist in the loading of the robot.
• Delivery of medicines to wards.
• Wholesale supply of medicines to our customers including the Outpatient Pharmacy based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.
• Storekeeping duties; including receiving goods from the Pharmaceutical wholesalers and suppliers, performing checks and entering them onto the Pharmacy computer system ready for use.
• Participation in the Bank Holiday rota.
• Cross site cover for Bassetlaw Pharmacy.

Requirements

• GCSE Maths, English Language and Science grade A-C or equivalent (certificates of which must be provided at interview).
• Basic keyboard skills.
• The post involves manual handling and the use of a pallet truck so you will need to be physically fit.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• 3 GCSEs including science, English language and maths at grade C or above; or equivalent qualification.
• BTEC level 2 Pharmaceutical Science and/or NVQ level 2 Pharmacy Service Skills; or equivalent qualification
• 5 GCSEs with 2 science all at grade C or above; or equivalent qualification
• EDCL

Knowledge & Experience

• Demonstrable ability to study to NVQ 2 level
• Hospital or Community Pharmacy experience

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff & colleagues
• Possess tact & diplomacy where appropriate
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Motivated
• Ability to work as part as a team as well as on own
• Basic keyboard skills
• Good numeric & literacy skills
• Ability to manage own time
• Desire to work for the NHS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT