ABOUT US

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England’s largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

PERSON SPECIFICATION (QUALIFICATIONS)

• Good Standard of basic education & 3 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths & English
• Good Communication Skills, both written and oral.
• The ability to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
• Good team player, with ability to work in a multidisciplinary team & Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job
• Must have the ability to drive or use transport to travel to other hospitals or offsite training sessions as required

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting Pharmacy Stores Supervisor, deputize when needed, support training, and manage Drug Alerts.
• Providing aid to Pharmacy Technicians with drug identification, stock updates, and telephone enquiries.
• Operating automated systems, participate in ward top-ups, dispose of pharmaceuticals, and answer store queries.
• Maintain stock control, follow SOPs, keep records, and manage housekeeping tasks.
• Assist with waste management and support the movement of medicines across the hospital.
• Follow health and safety standards, report incidents, handle hazardous chemicals, and attend mandatory training.