Pharmacy Support Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Ham; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to learning and development

Flexible and committed shifts

Wellbeing resources

Paid annual leave

Training towards Level 2 Apprenticesh/

Job summary

The Lister Hospital Pharmacy Stores placement, advertised by NHS Professionals, focuses on receiving, storing and issuing pharmaceutical stock while maintaining accurate records. The role uses pharmacy automation and guided pick systems and supports an NVQ Level 2 apprenticeship in pharmacy services alongside stores work.

GCSE English, maths and science are required, with a commitment to completing NVQ Level 2 within two years.

Qualifications

• GCSE English, Maths and Science at grade C or higher.
• Willingness to complete NVQ Level 2 within two years.
• Experience in stores or warehouse environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receive deliveries and sign/date receipts.
• Assist with receipt, storage and issue of pharmaceutical products and keep records.
• Use pharmacy automation and guided pick systems for stock handling.
• Maintain stock accuracy and monitor expiry dates.
• Enter goods received into the computer system and store items in locations.
• Support stores and distribution to maintain continuity of supply.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English, Maths and Science at grade C/Level 5 or above

Willingness to complete NVQ Level 2 within two years

Job description

A three-month placement in the Pharmacy Department at the Lister Hospital, part of East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, advertised by NHS Professionals. The work centres on receiving, storing and issuing pharmaceutical stock, keeping the related records, and operating the pharmacy automation and guided pick systems. It also supports a Level 2 apprenticeship or NVQ in pharmacy services, so training runs alongside stores work. Applicants need GCSE grade C or above in English, maths and science, and must be willing to finish the NVQ within two years.

What the job involves

• Receive deliveries at the Pharmacy Stores door or hospital rear entrance, signing and dating receipts
• Check delivered items for quantity and quality against orders and delivery documents
• Assist with the receipt, storage and issue of pharmaceutical products, keeping records accurate
• Manage stock using current inventory systems, including pharmacy automation
• Monitor stock expiry dates in line with the agreed timetable
• Enter goods received on the computer system and store items in allocated locations using guided pick technology
• Use the pharmacy automation system to input and pick stock under established procedures
• Maintain accountability for the accuracy, security and management of stock in allocated areas, escalating concerns
• Support coordination of stores and distribution to maintain continuity of supply
• Uphold quality, safety and governance standards, reporting anything that may affect product condition, security or compliance
• Identify stock discrepancies and pass issues promptly to responsible team members
• Maintain working relationships with pharmacy colleagues and service users, communicating clearly

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C/Level 5 or above in English, maths and science
• Willingness to complete NVQ Level 2 within two years

Experience

• Experience in stores or warehouse and customer-facing environments

Skills & knowledge

• Basic IT systems skills
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Working with minimal supervision

Other

• Accurate, organised and reliable team worker
• Good communication skills

What’s offered

• Access to learning and development opportunities
• Flexible and committed shifts
• Wellbeing resources
• Paid annual leave
• Choice of shifts across over 50 partner NHS Trusts
• Training towards a Level 2 apprenticeship or NVQ in pharmacy services