Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Pharmacy Purchasing and Stores Assistant

The closing date is 12 January 2026

Job summary

The Pharmacy Department is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking individual to join our purchasing team as a Pharmacy Purchasing and Stores Assistant working in the pharmacy store and with the pharmacy robot to ensure urgent medicines are received into the Trust and that fluids and feeds are stored and supplied according to the high standards set out by our wholesale dealer's licence. You will also cover the priority porter role on a planned basis working on a shift rota.

This is a full time post working an average of 37.5 hours per week including weekends and late evenings on a rota.

Main duties of the job

To work as a member of the procurement team supporting the procurement officer in the purchase of medicine supplies for the Trust. To utilise the computerised pharmacy stock control system for the ordering and receipt of medicine.To perform routine operations of the robotTo work as member of the pharmacy stores team to ensure pharmacy goods are received into the Trust and that fluids and feeds are provided to clinical areas. Work under our wholesale distributors authorisation providing fluid and feeds to our external customers. Ensure the pharmacy store is maintained to a high standard.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with

visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Details

Date posted

30 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

156-7458209

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Occupational Health clearance
  • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Occupational Health clearance
  • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • GCSE Grade C in Maths and English or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a customer care environment or warehouse

Desirable

  • Experience in a hospital or pharmacy

Practical and intellectual ski

Essential

  • Good all round communication skills
  • Able to demonstrate good levels of accuracy in all work areas

Desirable

  • Able to work with PCs and other devices

Disposition

Essential

  • Able to work effectively as part of a team

Training

Essential

  • Prepared to attend those course which are deemed necessary by the Chief Pharmacist

Physical Make up

Essential

  • Able to meet the requirements of the role. This job involves constant walking around site.

Driving Licence

Essential

  • Full UK Driving Licence
Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • GCSE Grade C in Maths and English or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a customer care environment or warehouse

Desirable

  • Experience in a hospital or pharmacy

Practical and intellectual ski

Essential

  • Good all round communication skills
  • Able to demonstrate good levels of accuracy in all work areas

Desirable

  • Able to work with PCs and other devices

Disposition

Essential

  • Able to work effectively as part of a team

Training

Essential

  • Prepared to attend those course which are deemed necessary by the Chief Pharmacist

Physical Make up

Essential

  • Able to meet the requirements of the role. This job involves constant walking around site.

Driving Licence

Essential

  • Full UK Driving Licence

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 Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Pharmacy Warehouse and Stores Manager

Ross James

ross.james1@nhs.net

01872252842

Details

Date posted

30 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

156-7458209

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Supporting documents

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