Band 2 Pharmacy Porter | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 14 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £29,179 per annum inclusive of HCAS pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 September 2025 |
| Location: | Barnet, EN5 3DJ |
| Company: | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7181233/391-RFL-7181233 |
Summary
To transport pharmaceutical and related products within the Pharmacy department and around the site. To order items as necessary. To support pharmacy staff as appropriate
· To collect, convey and deliver pharmaceutical and related products to wards and departments, including controlled drugs, following agreed procedures and using necessary equipment.
· To hold a bleep and be available at short notice to deliver urgent items
To ensure relevant paperwork is completed
· To place orders for IV fluids and medical gases as necessary
· To pick and deliver IV Fluids, Irrigations and Dietetic products to Wards and Departments using the produced paperwork
· To communicate relevant information to nurses and other healthcare professionals
• To attend departmental meetings as appropriate.
To participate in Late Night, Saturday and Bank Holiday rotas.
To have due regard for your own personal safety and that of other staff, Patients/carers and parents.
• To have due regard for relevant regulations and procedures, including but not restricted to Health & Safety, Moving & Handling.
• To maintain concentration in relevant aspects of pharmacy services for prolonged periods
• To be flexible to the demands of the environment including deadlines..
• To work within infection control and health and safety guidelines.
The pharmacy departments are a friendly, progressive and expanding units dedicated to providing World class standards of pharmaceutical care and service to all our patients. The post would suit an energetic, organised and highly motivated person who is able to work individually and or part of a team.
1. OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
· To collect, convey and deliver pharmaceutical and related products to wards and departments, including controlled drugs, following agreed procedures and using necessary equipment.
· To hold a bleep and be available at short notice to deliver urgent items
· To ensure relevant paperwork is completed
· To place orders for IV fluids and medical gases as necessary
· To pick and deliver IV Fluids, Irrigations and Dietetic products to Wards and Departments using the produced paperwork
· To communicate relevant information to nurses and other healthcare professionals
To attend departmental meetings as appropriate.
• To participate in Late Night, Saturday and Bank Holiday rotas.
To have due regard for your own personal safety and that of other staff, Patients/carers and parents.
To have due regard for relevant regulations and procedures, including but not restricted to Health & Safety, Moving & Handling.
To maintain concentration in relevant aspects of pharmacy services for prolonged periods
• To be flexible to the demands of the environment including deadlines..
• To work within infection control and health and safety guidelines.
To employ appropriate strategies to manage aggressive behaviour within the workplace
2. RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
• To plan own workload according to departmental priorities following written procedures.
• To work independently and as part of a team and refer queries as appropriate.
• To have a good working knowledge of Pharmacy procedures and comply with them
This advert closes on Thursday 28 Aug 2025