Pharmacy Stores - Assistant

NHS; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Pharmacy Stores Assistant in York. The role involves managing medicines and supporting pharmacy operations. Applicants should possess manual handling skills, be flexible, and ideally have previous pharmacy experience. A GCSE or equivalent qualification is required. This is a full-time position with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday, rising to 33

Relocation package up to £18k

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Basic key skills preferably gained through secondary education.
• Maths and English at grade C (grade 4) or above required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, and deliver medicines and bulk IV fluids.
• Participate in stock management and ensure safe storage of medicines.
• Undertake housekeeping duties and handle patient queries.

Skills

Manual handling skills

Good communication & interpersonal skills

Flexibility to changing work routines

Ability to use own judgement to prioritise tasks

Teamwork

Education

Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent

Tools

Computer programmes relevant to the post

Job description

Go back York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Stores - Assistant

The closing date is 11 December 2025

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who would like to join our Pharmacy Stores team in the Pharmacy Department at York Hospital.

Applicants must have a flexible, can-do attitude and excellent manual handling skills.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

This post involves working in a busy pharmacy store receiving, processing, and delivering medicines and bulk IV fluids to wards so previous experience of manual handling would be beneficial.

An understanding of stock management is crucial to this role; this involves checking, receiving, and storing medicines. Ensuring that medicines are stored appropriately and securely both in pharmacy and on wards, participating in stock-taking and the checking of medicines is an important part of this role, so attention to detail is vital.

The post holder will also undertake various housekeeping duties including dealing with queries, checking, and filing documents, processing waste and excess medicines and other duties supporting the efficient and safe operation of the pharmacy department.

Previous pharmacy experience would be an advantage, but full training will be provided. You will also be required to undertake a NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services.

We are a friendly and innovative department which always thrives on improvement.

Please contact the recruiting manager, prior to applying to see if this role is for you.

About us

For further information about working for out Trust, please visit:

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Education

• Basic key skills preferably gained through secondary education
• Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent. Maths and English at C (grade 4) or above. You must have proof of qualifications.

Experience

• Working within a pharmacy or healthcare environment

Skills

• Able to use a range of computer programmes relevant to the post
• Flexible to changing work routines
• Work as part of a team
• Good communication & interpersonal skills
• Able to handle moderate loads
• Able to use own judgement to prioritise tasks
• Willingness to complete funded Level 2 qualification which is a requirement to fulfil role

Values

• Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: -Kind -Open -Pursue Excellence

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust