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Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Pharmacy Assistant (Stores & Distribution)

The closing date is 04 November 2026

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an assistant to join our Pharmacy Stores and Distribution team who are responsible for the safe and effective receipt, supply and distribution of medicines to various wards and departments within the Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for an excellent team player who is hardworking and enthusiastic to participate in and support the provision of our services.

Main duties of the job

• To provide efficient, accurate and high-quality stock management service from Pharmacy Stores through the receipt, storage, and distribution of medicines and fluids.
• To manage stock / supply of pharmaceutical products for wards and clinics, through the routine top up service and the provision of ad hoc request service.

About us

Our Vision is to be a first-class provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care for our patients; and being a great place to work for our people. Our Proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision. As members of staff we will always:

• Show COMPASSION- treating everyone with kindness - welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values
• AMBITION- Aspiring to be the best - reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people's health and wellbeing
• RESPECT- Valuing and appreciating everyone - listening, learning and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits
• ENCOURAGEMENT- Opportunities for all - supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future

Details

Date posted

26 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

23 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

166-DCSC-8307072

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESULT AREAS

These are the key areas that support the purpose of the job

1. To provide Pharmacy Stores core service, through the receipt, storage, and distribution of medicines.

2. To order, pick, deliver, and put away stock supplies of pharmaceutical products (including bulk fluids and feeds), for departments, wards and clinics through the top up service

3. To participate in stock management and maintenance of medicines stored within ward automation systems. To undertake housekeeping of ward stock to reduce incidence of damage or product miss-selection.

4. To ensure that data entry on the ward automation system is accurate and timely

5. To participate and support the use of Pharmacy automation systems, to assist in the control of the large remit of stock management in the Pharmacy Department and ensuring that data entry on the pharmacy computer system is accurate and timely.

6. To process orders for medicines under the terms of the Wholesale Dealers License in accordance with relevant SOPs and adhering to Good Distribution Practice.

7. To carry out general stock management duties in all areas of pharmacy, including receipt of goods, transfers, stock counts, stock rotation and investigation of stock discrepancies when necessary.

8. To carry out general stock management duties on all wards and clinics, including housekeeping, stock counts, stock rotation expiry date checks and investigation of stock discrepancies when necessary.

9. To undertake a wide range of duties within the Pharmacy Department, and to undertake relevant training as required.

10. To participate in weekend and Bank holiday working in accordance with agreed rotas.

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESULT AREAS

These are the key areas that support the purpose of the job

1. To provide Pharmacy Stores core service, through the receipt, storage, and distribution of medicines.

2. To order, pick, deliver, and put away stock supplies of pharmaceutical products (including bulk fluids and feeds), for departments, wards and clinics through the top up service

3. To participate in stock management and maintenance of medicines stored within ward automation systems. To undertake housekeeping of ward stock to reduce incidence of damage or product miss-selection.

4. To ensure that data entry on the ward automation system is accurate and timely

5. To participate and support the use of Pharmacy automation systems, to assist in the control of the large remit of stock management in the Pharmacy Department and ensuring that data entry on the pharmacy computer system is accurate and timely.

6. To process orders for medicines under the terms of the Wholesale Dealers License in accordance with relevant SOPs and adhering to Good Distribution Practice.

7. To carry out general stock management duties in all areas of pharmacy, including receipt of goods, transfers, stock counts, stock rotation and investigation of stock discrepancies when necessary.

8. To carry out general stock management duties on all wards and clinics, including housekeeping, stock counts, stock rotation expiry date checks and investigation of stock discrepancies when necessary.

9. To undertake a wide range of duties within the Pharmacy Department, and to undertake relevant training as required.

10. To participate in weekend and Bank holiday working in accordance with agreed rotas.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A-C /or Grade 4-9 in English and Maths

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in a hospital or pharmacy environment
• Team Working
• Demonstrate ability to prioritise

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Keyboard / IT skills

Desirable

• Good organisational and communication skills

Personal Attributes

Desirable

• Able to remain calm under pressure.
• Evidence of self-motivation and self-direction
• Caring attitude
• Ability to recognise limits of own knowledge and to refer accordingly

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A-C /or Grade 4-9 in English and Maths

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in a hospital or pharmacy environment
• Team Working
• Demonstrate ability to prioritise

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Keyboard / IT skills

Desirable

• Good organisational and communication skills

Personal Attributes

Desirable

• Able to remain calm under pressure.
• Evidence of self-motivation and self-direction
• Caring attitude
• Ability to recognise limits of own knowledge and to refer accordingly

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

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Principal Pharmacy Technician

Nicola Lisewski

[email protected]

01246512930

Details

Date posted

26 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

23 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

166-DCSC-8307072

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

United Kingdom

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