Pharmacy Assistant - Stores | Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 09 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,465 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 October 2025 |
| Location: | Huddersfield, HD3 3EA |
| Company: | Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7468983/372-FSS2834-A |
Summary
The post holder undertakes pharmacy assistant duties in the store and distribution section.
The post holder will be an integral part of the Pharmacy team and will cover all assistant duties to support the demands of the service.
This post will require a Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS) check
To receive, assemble and deliver medicines and supplies for all areas of Pharmacy and also to wards, departments and clinics. Unpack, check, record and put away stock pharmaceutical products according to SOP’s, completing documentation including dating and signing. Assisting with processing of invoices of good received.
To ensure all medicines that are outstanding to ward/department are ordered and the store manager informed.
To deliver urgent items to wards clinics and departments when required.
To participate in weekend, public holiday and extended hours provision of pharmacy services
To comply with Trust policies relating to security and patient confidentiality and to ensure that procedures are undertaken within safe systems of work and legislation
This is a physically demanding yet rewarding role and you will be trained in all aspects of pharmacy stores processes, if you don't hold an NVQ in pharmacy services then this isn't a problem, we will provide thorough training and support and during your time with us to undertake your role.
It is an exciting time for pharmacy stores with new developements including automation of pharmacy supplies and there will be an opportunity to be involved in service improvement projects.
Clinical Duties
To provide basic clinical technical services ensuring the correct stock medicines are available on wards for patients.
Professional Duties
To participate in audits and surveys relating to the stores and distribution section
To undertake the store and distribution training
Managerial Duties
There are no managerial duties required in this post.
3.4 Financial Di
Responsible for checking, storage and distribution of medicines
Managing Self
Participate in regular supervision
Attend all mandatory training
Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal
Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols
Carry out duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunity Policy
Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary
Maintain Trust conduct including appearance at all times
This is job description is an outline only and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. It will be regularly reviewed and may be amended in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder.
This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Sep 2025