Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Store Person

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Store Person to join our Pharmacy Team. We provide high quality support to our patients and are looking for a motivated, flexible and forward thinking person.

Main duties of the job

You'll join our friendly team of assistants, technicians and pharmacists.

You'll supervise and ensure the effective day-to-day running of the Pharmacy Store, (Gas store and Intravenous Fluid Store). Ensuring the correct receipt of incoming pharmaceutical products. Working closely with the Pharmacy Procurement Team, you'll be responsible for effective stock rotation within the stores area.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

  • Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
  • NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
  • Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
  • A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Details

Date posted

16 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-86

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education to include Science, Maths and English at grades A* to C
  • Must be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate to the post.
  • BTEC / NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Managing Stock or willing to work towards qualification.

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalent I.T. qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Appropriate understanding of Stores practices.

Desirable

  • Pharmacy experience.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education to include Science, Maths and English at grades A* to C
  • Must be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate to the post.
  • BTEC / NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Managing Stock or willing to work towards qualification.

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalent I.T. qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Appropriate understanding of Stores practices.

Desirable

  • Pharmacy experience.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Shaun Hughes

shaun.hughes@somersetft.nhs.uk

01823342135

Details

Date posted

16 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-86

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


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