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Band 3 Pharmacy Support Worker Stores and Distribution
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2416504
Job summary
Please be advised that this vacancy is not eligible for visa sponsorship in accordance with current UK immigration rules. Candidates who require visa sponsorship are therefore asked not to submit an application.
Job summary
The post holder will supervise a team of pharmacy support workers and apprentices in the Stores & Distribution areas. They will be responsible for training staff in activities such as accurately ordering/ picking of all stock medicines requested from wards and departments, hatch duty, stock receipt and stock control.
The post holder will consistently work in an accurate, effective and efficient manner to support the provision of a high-quality service to patients, trust staff and departments. They will be part of a high performing team that is expected to demonstrate the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust values. This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave in a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of respectful and compassionate care.
For staff who are required to undertake an apprenticeship to attain a L2 Pharmacy Service Assistant qualification: Apprentices are expected to work towards the following job description and should not be expected to perform the full duties of the role until competencies are signed off. This training opportunity will lead to a substantive Band 3 position
Main duties of the job
They will be responsible for supporting the Pharmacy Stores Team in the provision of an efficient service to all users and in the day to day running of Pharmacy Stores Department following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). And they will behave in a manner that is sensitive and that always ensures patient confidentiality.
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
09 October 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-8310484
Job locations
Barnet hospital
Wellhouse Lane
Barnet , london
EN5 3DJ
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
- GCSE's in English maths and science at grade A*-C or equivalent
- Must have successfully completed the Level 2 Pharmacy Service Assistant apprenticeship or equivalent or willing to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Good working knowledge of IT Microsoft Packages such as Outlook, Word, Excel and other relevant programmes.
- Able to prioritise workload effectively
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a Pharmacy
- Experience of stock management
- Previous employment in the NHS
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Team members with an adaptable and flexible approach to work, willing to adapt to changing situations
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns.
- Ability to work well as a team member
- Demonstrated abilities to work to set procedures
- Demonstrated ability to show attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work accurately under pressure
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise routine daily tasks using own initiative
- Demonstrate ability to organise own workload
- Demonstrate initiative particularly in relation to problem solving
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively using clear written and spoken English
- Demonstrates basic numeracy skills, the ability to be able to add, multiply, subtract and divide
- Able to move heavy loads when required
- Familiar with computer systems and basic keyboard skills
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to develop effective working relationships across the organization.
- Effective organisational skills
- Ability to work in a busy environment
- Well-motivated
Others
Essential
- Able to do late duty, weekend duties and bank holidays as roistered
- Appreciation of need to maintain confidentiality and security
- Awareness of Equal Opportunities
- Enthusiastic and shows initiative
- Flexibility with regard to changes in work schedule
- Good attendance record and good time keeping/ time management
Person Specification
Education and Professional Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE's in English maths and science at grade A*-C or equivalent
- Must have successfully completed the Level 2 Pharmacy Service Assistant apprenticeship or equivalent or willing to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Good working knowledge of IT Microsoft Packages such as Outlook, Word, Excel and other relevant programmes.
- Able to prioritise workload effectively
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a Pharmacy
- Experience of stock management
- Previous employment in the NHS
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Team members with an adaptable and flexible approach to work, willing to adapt to changing situations
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns.
- Ability to work well as a team member
- Demonstrated abilities to work to set procedures
- Demonstrated ability to show attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work accurately under pressure
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise routine daily tasks using own initiative
- Demonstrate ability to organise own workload
- Demonstrate initiative particularly in relation to problem solving
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively using clear written and spoken English
- Demonstrates basic numeracy skills, the ability to be able to add, multiply, subtract and divide
- Able to move heavy loads when required
- Familiar with computer systems and basic keyboard skills
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to develop effective working relationships across the organization.
- Effective organisational skills
- Ability to work in a busy environment
- Well-motivated
Others
Essential
- Able to do late duty, weekend duties and bank holidays as roistered
- Appreciation of need to maintain confidentiality and security
- Awareness of Equal Opportunities
- Enthusiastic and shows initiative
- Flexibility with regard to changes in work schedule
- Good attendance record and good time keeping/ time management
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
Barnet hospital
Wellhouse Lane
Barnet , london
EN5 3DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Barnet hospital
Wellhouse Lane
Barnet , london
EN5 3DJ
United Kingdom