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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Stores Assistant

The closing date is 09 November 2026

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Job summary

The Pharmacy Stores is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual to work in the store. In this role you will be responsible for the day to day 'top up' of medicines, picking and supplying to wards and departments, receipting medicines into the department from wholesalers and suppliers, ensuring the timely and accurate supply to wards and departments within the trust. You will be integral to maintaining a quality supply service.

Please note this is a physical role and includes manual handling, lifting, pushing, pulling and bending with boxes in the range of 6kg to 20kg. Requires the ability to use mechanical aids to manoeuvre loads of over 20kg (full training will be given).These tasks may be required to be sustained for several periods in a working day.

This includes walking over distances and for prolonged time is required to perform the duties that are located across the hospital site.

Applicants would ideally have an NVQ level 2 in Pharmaceutical science (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards this qualification

This role requires one early start beginning at 7:30am, weekend shifts 1 in 5 (either Saturday or Sunday) and approximately one Bank Holiday shift per year.

This post requires a minimum of one year's commitment to training for this post as required by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Applicants who have previously applied for this vacancy need not reapply.

Main duties of the job

• To complete ward top ups and deliver orders
• Receive, receipt and put away medicines received from wholesalers/suppliers
• Load robot

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

Work location: Cross site - Poole and Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: Wednesday, 18tth November 2026

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. **This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. *

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 to £27,476 a year

pa/pr

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-SP06423-B

Job locations

Pharmacy, Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To conduct ward stock top-ups. This includes auditing stock levels, issuing stock, packing ward boxes and re-stocking ward stock cupboards.

Participate in ward stock control and informing relevant staff of any concerns with stock levels on wards.

To participate in the returning/removal of all items not required in clinical areas and organising them for returning/recycling back into stock under direction from the ward pharmacist.

To receive goods into the pharmacy from delivery drivers throughout the day and store correctly and process the orders via the computer system.

To participate in carrying out scheduled stock sweeps and expiry date checks in clinical areas.

To participate in efficient filing, storage, stock rotation within the MDU and Dispensary.

To assist in housekeeping duties of the MDU and Dispensary.

To work in an efficient and methodical manner in all areas of the dispensary and MDU, to ensure all requests and prescriptions are assessed and prioritised appropriately.

To attend and contribute to team meetings and Pharmacy staff meetings.

To support the appraisal process by taking responsibility for understanding and completing all set objectives, mandatory training and Personal Development Plans.

To be pro-active in self-development and willing to use own initiative in identifying training needs and resource required.

To have responsibility for the health and safety welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirements of health and safety regulations and risk management.

To treat all colleagues and patients with respect and dignity and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To conduct ward stock top-ups. This includes auditing stock levels, issuing stock, packing ward boxes and re-stocking ward stock cupboards.

Participate in ward stock control and informing relevant staff of any concerns with stock levels on wards.

To participate in the returning/removal of all items not required in clinical areas and organising them for returning/recycling back into stock under direction from the ward pharmacist.

To receive goods into the pharmacy from delivery drivers throughout the day and store correctly and process the orders via the computer system.

To participate in carrying out scheduled stock sweeps and expiry date checks in clinical areas.

To participate in efficient filing, storage, stock rotation within the MDU and Dispensary.

To assist in housekeeping duties of the MDU and Dispensary.

To work in an efficient and methodical manner in all areas of the dispensary and MDU, to ensure all requests and prescriptions are assessed and prioritised appropriately.

To attend and contribute to team meetings and Pharmacy staff meetings.

To support the appraisal process by taking responsibility for understanding and completing all set objectives, mandatory training and Personal Development Plans.

To be pro-active in self-development and willing to use own initiative in identifying training needs and resource required.

To have responsibility for the health and safety welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirements of health and safety regulations and risk management.

To treat all colleagues and patients with respect and dignity and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oMinimum 3 GCSE's to grade C in English, Maths and Science
• oExperience of working in Hospital Pharmacy environment
• oNVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Science

Desirable

• oExperience of dealing with members of the public in a service capacity

Other specific requirements for the role

Essential

• o Physically fit - this post includes manual handling, lifting, pushing, pulling and bending with boxes up to 20kg. These tasks may be required to be sustained for several periods in a working day.
• o Precise, accurate, methodical, good attention to detail o Self-motivated and reliable

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oMinimum 3 GCSE's to grade C in English, Maths and Science
• oExperience of working in Hospital Pharmacy environment
• oNVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Science

Desirable

• oExperience of dealing with members of the public in a service capacity

Other specific requirements for the role

Essential

• o Physically fit - this post includes manual handling, lifting, pushing, pulling and bending with boxes up to 20kg. These tasks may be required to be sustained for several periods in a working day.
• o Precise, accurate, methodical, good attention to detail o Self-motivated and reliable

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

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy, Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy, Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Manager Procurement and Supply Services

Lauren Deveras

[email protected]

03000198412

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 to £27,476 a year

pa/pr

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-SP06423-B

Job locations

Pharmacy, Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB

United Kingdom

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