Pharmacy Porter
| Posting date: | 15 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25,272.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £25272.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 April 2026 |
| Location: | Bath, BA1 3NG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9427-26-0256 |
Summary
The Pharmacy Porter plays an essential role in supporting the safe, effective and timely delivery of medicines across the Trust. The post holder will be responsible for collecting and delivering medicines, prescriptions, requisitions and related pharmacy items between the Pharmacy department and wards, departments and clinics, contributing directly to highquality patient care. The role requires a flexible, conscientious approach, excellent teamwork and a strong commitment to Trust values, safety and patient experience. Key Responsibilities Medicines Collection and Delivery Collect prescriptions, requisitions, barcoded orders and pharmacy red bags from wards and departments according to an agreed delivery schedule Deliver medicines and pharmacy items safely and efficiently to wards, departments, theatres and clinics across the hospital site Ensure pharmacy trolleys are used safely and are not left unattended in main corridors Prioritise urgent items, including discharge medicines (TTAs) and items for the Discharge Lounge Controlled Drugs and Specialist Medicines Transport Controlled Drugs securely in sealed red bags with numbered seals, ensuring seal numbers are recorded accurately Obtain appropriate signatures from nursing staff on delivery of Controlled Drugs and follow procedures if delivery is delayed Highlight refrigerated items, TPN, cytotoxic and radiopharmacy medicines to ward staff to ensure appropriate storage on receipt Distribution and Stores Support Pass barcoded orders and written requisitions to the Distribution or Stores teams promptly and accurately Assist in assembling and delivering ward stock requests, including intravenous fluids, in line with pharmacy systems and agreed stock levels Ensure ward boxes are sealed appropriately and report missing or faulty locks to distribution staff Communication and Team Working Communicate courteously and professionally with ward staff, pharmacy colleagues and service users at all times Relay messages, queries or issues promptly to the appropriate senior pharmacy staff Respond flexibly to requests for additional collections or deliveries as required Governance, Safety and Professional Standards Follow Pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures, Trust Policies, Health and Safety guidance and infection prevention measures Use hand hygiene facilities appropriately when accessing and leaving clinical areas Handle all medicines and pharmacy items with care to minimise breakages, losses or errors Maintain a high standard of personal appearance, hygiene and correct use of uniform and ID badge General Duties Participate in weekend, bank holiday and rota cover as required by the Pharmacy service Support the training of new or relief Pharmacy Porters when required Complete timesheets accurately and submit for authorisation within deadlines Work in line with the Trusts values, goals and Code of Expectations