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Salary for this role£25,272 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)
NHS roles fall under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.
Closest occupation match: SOC 4134, Transport and distribution clerks and assistants. Home Office going rate for this occupation: £33,400 a year.
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Role description
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an assistant to join our Pharmacy Stores and Distribution team who are responsible for the safe and effective receipt, supply and distribution of medicines to various wards and departments within the Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for an excellent team player who is hardworking and enthusiastic to participate in and support the provision of our services.
Main duties of the job
To provide efficient, accurate and high-quality stock management service from Pharmacy Stores through the receipt, storage, and distribution of medicines and fluids.
To manage stock / supply of pharmaceutical products for wards and clinics, through the routine top up service and the provision of ad hoc request service.
About us
Our Vision is to be a first-class provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care for our patients; and being a great place to work for our people. Our Proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision. As members of staff we will always:
Show COMPASSION- treating everyone with kindness - welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values
AMBITION- Aspiring to be the best - reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people's health and wellbeing
RESPECT- Valuing and appreciating everyone - listening, learning and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits
ENCOURAGEMENT- Opportunities for all - supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year
per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
23 months
Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time
Reference number
166-DCSC-8307072
Job locations
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESULT AREAS
These are the key areas that support the purpose of the job
1. To provide Pharmacy Stores core service, through the receipt, storage, and distribution of medicines.
2. To order, pick, deliver, and put away stock supplies of pharmaceutical products (including bulk fluids and feeds), for departments, wards and clinics through the top up service
3. To participate in stock management and maintenance of medicines stored within ward automation systems. To undertake housekeeping of ward stock to reduce incidence of damage or product miss-selection.
4. To ensure that data entry on the ward automation system is accurate and timely
5. To participate and support the use of Pharmacy automation systems, to assist in the control of the large remit of stock management in the Pharmacy Department and ensuring that data entry on the pharmacy computer system is accurate and timely.
6. To process orders for medicines under the terms of the Wholesale Dealers License in accordance with relevant SOPs and adhering to Good Distribution Practice.
7. To carry out general stock management duties in all areas of pharmacy, including receipt of goods, transfers, stock counts, stock rotation and investigation of stock discrepancies when necessary.
8. To carry out general stock management duties on all wards and clinics, including housekeeping, stock counts, stock rotation expiry date checks and investigation of stock discrepancies when necessary.
9. To undertake a wide range of duties within the Pharmacy Department, and to undertake relevant training as required.
10. To participate in weekend and Bank holiday working in accordance with agreed rotas.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
A-C /or Grade 4-9 in English and Maths
Desirable
NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy
Experience
Desirable
Previous experience in a hospital or pharmacy environment
Team Working
Demonstrate ability to prioritise
Skills and knowledge
Essential
Keyboard / IT skills
Desirable
Good organisational and communication skills
Personal Attributes
Desirable
Able to remain calm under pressure.
Evidence of self-motivation and self-direction
Caring attitude
Ability to recognise limits of own knowledge and to refer accordingly
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.
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.
