Pharmacy Stores Support Worker [in Training] (XR02)

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  • Leeds
  • £24,465 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 4 days ago
The Pharmacy Stores & Distribution teams at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provide ward stock medicines top-up and delivery to wards and departments throughout the Trust via the onsite top-up teams. The Leeds Pharmaceutical Warehouse service is predominantly concerned with receipt, storage and issue of medicines orders, with associated stock control activities.*Please note, this post does not involve direct patient careWe are looking to recruit 1 Full-Time member of staff (37.5 hours per week over Mon to Friday) enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with drive to undertake the role of Pharmacy Stores and Distribution Support Worker (in training) based in the Leeds Pharmaceutical Warehouse, Hunslet Leeds 10, LS10 2JQThe successful candidate must be pro-active and flexible in their approach to working within this busy department and other areas in the Stores and Distribution Services and have excellent organisational skills.Main duties of the jobThe Leeds Pharmaceutical Warehouse Service is predominantly concerned with receipt, storage and issue of medicines orders, with associated stock control activities.The on-site Stores and Distribution teams at LGI and St Jamess provide ward stock medicines, top-up and delivery to all wards and departments throughout the Trust.About usLeeds is a wonderful city to work in and LTHT is an organisation that puts its patients first and highly values and supports its staff,Pharmacy is a forward-thinking department that values the contribution of all our staff. There are plenty of opportunities to progress within different areas of our pharmacy services should you wish to.Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.DetailsDate posted29 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£24,465 a yearContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference numberC9298-MMP-418Job locationsLeeds Teaching Hospital125 Moor RoadHunsletLeedsLS10 2JQJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTrain to be a Pharmacy Warehouse operative over a 6-month period undertaking the Dispensary stock management course supported by inhouse competency assessment.To perform a variety of support duties. These include stock receipt, stock counting & ordering top-ups, picking and packing of orders, and distribution. Stock control procedures and stocktaking and the disposal of pharmaceutical waste.There are no line management responsibilities. All duties are performed working to procedures, mostly under direct supervision. The jobholder will work as members of the Stores and Distribution Team in the Warehouse Leeds 10. Although duties are generally rostered across the team, there may be changes in response to urgent demand, service cover etc.The post holder will be required to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTrain to be a Pharmacy Warehouse operative over a 6-month period undertaking the Dispensary stock management course supported by inhouse competency assessment.To perform a variety of support duties. These include stock receipt, stock counting & ordering top-ups, picking and packing of orders, and distribution. Stock control procedures and stocktaking and the disposal of pharmaceutical waste.There are no line management responsibilities. All duties are performed working to procedures, mostly under direct supervision. The jobholder will work as members of the Stores and Distribution Team in the Warehouse Leeds 10. Although duties are generally rostered across the team, there may be changes in response to urgent demand, service cover etc.The post holder will be required to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis.Person SpecificationSkills & BehavioursEssential
  • Flexible, reliable, calm disposition, ability to work alone and in a team
  • Ability to manage time effectively
  • Work accurately.
  • Flexibility, Reliability
  • Honesty & Integrity
  • Confidentiality
  • Commitment to the provision of best possible service.
ExperienceEssential
  • Good literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Ability to retain information and follow procedures accurately.
  • Knowledge of the principles of good customer care
  • Ability to integrate as a team member
  • Basic computer/keyboard skills
  • Ability to interpret written instructions
Other CriteriaEssential
  • Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
QualificationsEssential
  • Basic skills level 1 in Maths and English *
  • Health and Safety
Desirable
  • Keyboard skills
  • Customer Care
  • Stock control
Person SpecificationSkills & BehavioursEssential
  • Flexible, reliable, calm disposition, ability to work alone and in a team
  • Ability to manage time effectively
  • Work accurately.
  • Flexibility, Reliability
  • Honesty & Integrity
  • Confidentiality
  • Commitment to the provision of best possible service.
ExperienceEssential
  • Good literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Ability to retain information and follow procedures accurately.
  • Knowledge of the principles of good customer care
  • Ability to integrate as a team member
  • Basic computer/keyboard skills
  • Ability to interpret written instructions
Other CriteriaEssential
  • Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
QualificationsEssential
  • Basic skills level 1 in Maths and English *
  • Health and Safety
Desirable
  • Keyboard skills
  • Customer Care
  • Stock control

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