Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Support Worker - Stores and Distribution

The closing date is 21 July 2025

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Job summary

This post is a band 2 to band 3 progression depending on experience

We have a NEW and exciting development opportunity for a Pharmacy Support Worker in Stores to take on an essential role supporting the Pharmacy team. The primary responsibilities involve managing stock, ensuring inventory is well maintained and assisting in the distribution of pharmaceutical products to support day-to-day Pharmacy operations.

Main duties of the job

To work in the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution areas.

To accurately receive orders of pharmaceuticals, store them correctly and to supply them against requisitions from Wards and Departments.

To take part in the Medicines Management ward stock topping up service.

To replenish stock in the Omnicell units

Stock control and expiry date checking.

To contribute to the weekend and Bank Holiday rota.

More details of the job can be viewed in the complete job description attached.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

  • A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

  • Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
  • Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
  • Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
  • All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Details

Date posted

07 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 to £25,674 a year Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-3142A

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital,

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a detailed description of the job role and main responsibilities please see the completed job description attached or contact Andrea Watkin via email andrea.watkin@nhs.net.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a detailed description of the job role and main responsibilities please see the completed job description attached or contact Andrea Watkin via email andrea.watkin@nhs.net.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • Working with the public
  • Working in a health care setting

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services or equivalent
  • GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths
  • Working in the NHS
  • Working in a Community or Hospital Pharmacy

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Work on your own initiative and within a team
  • Able to work without supervision
  • Ability to work with complex drug names
  • Ability to learn department working patterns and procedures.
  • Good communication skills (verbal, non-verbal and able to answer phone and follow written and verbal instructions)
  • Good IT skills

Desirable

  • None
Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • Working with the public
  • Working in a health care setting

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services or equivalent
  • GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths
  • Working in the NHS
  • Working in a Community or Hospital Pharmacy

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Work on your own initiative and within a team
  • Able to work without supervision
  • Ability to work with complex drug names
  • Ability to learn department working patterns and procedures.
  • Good communication skills (verbal, non-verbal and able to answer phone and follow written and verbal instructions)
  • Good IT skills

Desirable

  • None

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital,

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital,

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Pharmacy Technician - Stores and Distribution

Andrea Watkin

andrea.watkin@nhs.net

01423557729

Details

Date posted

07 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 to £25,674 a year Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-3142A

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital,

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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