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Band 3 Senior Pharmacy Support Worker – Procurement & Stores
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 391-RFL-8137026
Job summary
The post holder will support the supervision and training of a team of support workers whorotate through procurement and distribution. The post holder will assist in good receivingduties and the general supply of medicines, receive and check deliveries of pharmacy stock,assemble I.V. fluids and stock medicines for delivery to wards/departments and assist in thereturn of medicines. The post holder will consistently work in an accurate, effective andefficient manner to support the provision of a high-quality service to patients, trust staff anddepartments.
Main duties of the job
To receive deliveries into the Pharmacy, ensuring that the driver deliverydocumentation is checked as correct before accepting the delivery. Some deliveriesarrive on pallets, which may be up to 500kg in weight and require the use of handlingequipment (Pallet Truck).2.To unpack deliveries and record receipt of the goods in accordance with standardprocedures, confirming all batch numbers and expiry dates with invoices, input thedata on the pharmacy computer system and put the stock away to maintain theefficiency of the pharmacy stock system.3.When goods are received to identify unlicensed products and to place them intoquarantine awaiting approval for use
4.To remove from stock, goods no longer fit for use and when authorised to disposeof such goods.5.To issue against requisition lists goods to wards and outlying areas, ensuring thatthe item issued matches that requisitioned. 6.To issue intravenous fluids and other bulky products to wards and departments.This involves handling and lifting of boxes up to 10-15kg in weight, daily.7.Responsible for maintenance of stock in the fluid store.8.To carry out physical stock counts of goods as required.9.To ensure the recording of expiry dates and to maintain records of expiry datechecks at designated times.10.To package vaccines for delivery to maintain the cold chain.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Details
Date posted
21 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£30,630 to £32,346 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
391-RFL-8137026
Job locations
North Middlesex Hospital
sterling way edmonton
Edmonton.
N18 1QX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education and professional qualifications
Essential
- oHolds an NVQ Pharmacy Service Level 2
Desirable
- Experience Portfolio demonstrating competence of previous and current pharmacy practice skills, knowledge and CPD.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate Pharmacy Computer and IT Skills
- Demonstrated ability to accurately complete complex routine and nonroutine tasks as indicated in the job description
Desirable
- Post qualification experience of hospital pharmacy
- Knowledge of the GPHc Standards of conduct, ethics and performance
Royal Free shared commitments
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments
Personal qualities and attributes
Desirable
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns
- Able to work without supervision
- Enthusiastic and shows initiative
- Able to resolve conflict
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Able to manage own workload
- Appreciation of need to maintain confidentiality and security
- Experience of stock management and understanding of the principles of stock control
Desirable
- Enthusiastic and shows initiative
Person Specification
Education and professional qualifications
Essential
- oHolds an NVQ Pharmacy Service Level 2
Desirable
- Experience Portfolio demonstrating competence of previous and current pharmacy practice skills, knowledge and CPD.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate Pharmacy Computer and IT Skills
- Demonstrated ability to accurately complete complex routine and nonroutine tasks as indicated in the job description
Desirable
- Post qualification experience of hospital pharmacy
- Knowledge of the GPHc Standards of conduct, ethics and performance
Royal Free shared commitments
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments
Personal qualities and attributes
Desirable
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns
- Able to work without supervision
- Enthusiastic and shows initiative
- Able to resolve conflict
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Able to manage own workload
- Appreciation of need to maintain confidentiality and security
- Experience of stock management and understanding of the principles of stock control
Desirable
- Enthusiastic and shows initiative
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Middlesex Hospital
sterling way edmonton
Edmonton.
N18 1QX
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Middlesex Hospital
sterling way edmonton
Edmonton.
N18 1QX
United Kingdom