Pharmacy Assistant/Porter

NHS; Winchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Assistant at the Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in the Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester. This role is essential for the smooth operation of the pharmacy team, involving duties such as ward top ups and managing medical supplies, with opportunities for progression available. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work in a busy environment while receiving comprehensive training and support.

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete NVQ 2 in Pharmacy service within 1 year.
• Experience in customer service vital for the role.
• Numeracy and literacy to a good standard essential.

Responsibilities

• Performing ward top ups and order picking.
• Receiving and managing medical gases.
• Maintaining patient care through teamwork with ward staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE in Maths and English at grade C or above

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job summary

Pharmacy Assistant - Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Base site Pharmacy - Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester. With possible working at other HHFT sites depending on requirements.

Role Description:

We are looking to recruit a Pharmacy Assistant to work in our busy but friendly team based in pharmacy. The role involves performing ward top ups, goods in, order picking and receiving medical gases. This position is vital to maintain the care of our patients and has close working relationships with the trust's ward staff and pharmacy colleagues based at our other sites.

You must be willing to work hard, be able to manage your own work load as well as meeting the needs of our service users.

We will consider recruiting the right candidate as a band 2 to band 3 progressional post if you do not have all the essential criteria listed in the job description.

Working patterns: Full time with flexible working pattern depending on minimum number of hours per week.

Main duties of the job

The role involves performing ward top ups, goods in, order picking and receiving medical gases. This position is vital to maintain the care of our patients and has close working relationships with the trust's ward staff and pharmacy colleagues based at our other sites.

About us

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs over 8,600 staff and has a turnover of over £450 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Details Date posted

07 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

251-FCSS9326-PHAR

Job locations

Royal Hampshire County Hospital

Pharmacy Dept

Winchester

SO22 5DG

Job description Job responsibilities

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Job description Job responsibilities

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person Specification Training & Qualification Essential

• GCSE in Maths and English at grade C or above ( or equivalent qualification)
• Willing to work towards completion of NVQ 2 or equivalent, within 1 year of starting in post
• Numeracy and literacy to a good standard

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Service Skills

Experiance and Knowledge Essential

• Previous customer service experience, including Speaking on the phone and face to face
• Experience of using computers, particularly Microsoft Office and web-based learning
• Experience of general office duties

Desirable

• Previous Pharmacy experience
• Previous experience with WellSky or equivalent computer system
• Previous knowledge of stock control

Skills and Ability Essential

• Good Communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to prioritise work and manage time efficiently
• Has good attention to detail and is accurate
• Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual
• Ability to follow set procedures
• Ability to concentrate in a busy environment

Desirable

• Understanding stock control and stock rotation

Other specific requirements Essential

• Good general health, walking/pushing trolleys/lifting heavy items
• Responsible and puntual
• Ability to work weekends and bank holidays as part of a rota
• Late working as part of a rota
• Ability to work on both hospital sites (RHCH & BNHH)

Person Specification Training & Qualification Essential

• GCSE in Maths and English at grade C or above ( or equivalent qualification)
• Willing to work towards completion of NVQ 2 or equivalent, within 1 year of starting in post
• Numeracy and literacy to a good standard

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Service Skills

Experiance and Knowledge Essential

• Previous customer service experience, including Speaking on the phone and face to face
• Experience of using computers, particularly Microsoft Office and web-based learning
• Experience of general office duties

Desirable

• Previous Pharmacy experience
• Previous experience with WellSky or equivalent computer system
• Previous knowledge of stock control

Skills and Ability Essential

• Good Communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to prioritise work and manage time efficiently
• Has good attention to detail and is accurate
• Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual
• Ability to follow set procedures
• Ability to concentrate in a busy environment

Desirable

• Understanding stock control and stock rotation

Other specific requirements Essential

• Good general health, walking/pushing trolleys/lifting heavy items
• Responsible and puntual
• Ability to work weekends and bank holidays as part of a rota
• Late working as part of a rota
• Ability to work on both hospital sites (RHCH & BNHH)

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 details Employer name

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Hampshire County Hospital

Pharmacy Dept

Winchester

SO22 5DG

Employer's website

https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Hampshire County Hospital

Pharmacy Dept

Winchester

SO22 5DG

Employer's website

https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)