Pharmacy Stores - Assistant | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic individual for a Pharmacy Stores position. The role involves receiving, processing, and delivering medicines, along with managing stock and undertaking various housekeeping duties. Candidates must have excellent manual handling skills and be willing to pursue an NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services. This position offers generous benefits including 27 days holiday and access to the NHS Pension Scheme.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Relocation package up to 30% of salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Car Lease scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discount schemes on various products and services

Qualifications

• Previous pharmacy experience would be an advantage.
• Understanding of stock management is crucial.
• Experience in manual handling is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, and deliver medicines and bulk IV fluids to wards.
• Check, receive, and store medicines appropriately and securely.
• Undertake various housekeeping duties.

Skills

Excellent manual handling skills

Attention to detail

Flexible can-do attitude

Education

NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

This post involves working in a busy pharmacy store receiving, processing, and delivering medicines and bulk IV fluids to wards. Previous experience of manual handling would be beneficial. An understanding of stock management is crucial; 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.

Benefits

• 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 about working for our Trust, please visit: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd.

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

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 Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

This advert closes on Monday 20 Oct 2025.

Important Notice

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.

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