Pharmacy - Core Stores ATO

Princess Alexandra Hospital; Harlow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Pharmacy Stores support role to assist in stock control, receiving and issuing drugs, and maintaining a clean, compliant stores area across the hospital.

The position involves operating the Pharmacy computer system, using pallet pumps, and coordinating with ward and external staff to ensure smooth delivery of medicines and supplies.

Qualifications

• Experience following SOPs and health and safety standards.
• Ability to work across hospital departments and with multiple staff.

Responsibilities

• Support Pharmacy Stores Supervisor and deputise when needed.
• Identify, receive and issue drugs using official orders and the computer system.
• Load and operate the automated storage and dispensing system.
• Maintain stock control and accurate records.
• Housekeeping duties and waste management in the stores.

Skills

Stock control

Manual handling

Communication

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Pallet pump truck

Job description

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

To work with and support Pharmacy Technicians to provide an effective pharmacy service in the Pharmacy Stores

ATO’s work with other senior pharmacy staff who will assist them in developing their decision‑making abilities within their scope of practice according to SOP’s

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

• Stores – Lifting boxes up to 10kg, picking and packing ward orders, using pallet pump truck, bending and reaching.
• Will be required to walk between different departments within Pharmacy and across the Hospital on a daily basis to deliver and collect items
• Must have the ability to drive or use transport to travel to other hospitals or offsite training sessions as required

Main duties of the job

1. To work with and support the Pharmacy Stores Supervisor to:
   • Deputise when needed
   • Support with training of Rotational staff
   • Support with dealing with Drug Alerts
2. To work with and support Pharmacy Technicians in the Pharmacy Store to:
   • Identify, select and issue drugs.
   • Identify and receive drugs against an official order, using the Pharmacy Computer system to update stock levels.
   • Deal with telephone enquiries, ward/department and community issues.
   • Load and operate the automated pharmacy storage and dispensing system.
   • Participate in the ward top-up system,
   • Appropriately dispose of Pharmaceutical items
   • Deal with Flammable waste appropriately
   • Ensure appropriate storage of pharmaceutical items.
   • Answering the pharmacy stores hatch, dealing with all grades of healthcare workers, porters and external delivery drivers.
3. To carry out the following:
   • Maintain stock control and stock rotation
   • Follow all Standard operating procedures (SOP’s) accurately
   • Maintain a clean and tidy working environment
   • Maintain accurate manual and computer records
   • ‘House-keeping’ duties
   • Using the pallet pump truck to put away bulk fluid orders
   • Liaise with the Pharmacy Procurement office with out of stock issues
4. To work in all areas of pharmacy and the wider hospital to:
   • Assist with Waste management
   • Support the movement of work around the organisation including medicines and pharmacy orders
5. To follow all Health and Safety standards in compliance with Trust policies and procedures. This includes:
   • Report all accidents, incidents and near misses
   • Dealing with hazardous chemicals (including cytotoxic drugs) used in the department
   • Attendance of all mandatory training

This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and the manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure.