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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Band 3 Pharmacy Assistant

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Job summary

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

Staff will:

  • To be responsible for ensuring accurate ordering/picking of all stock medicines requested from wards and departments, including stock control.
  • To be aware of personal and Trust responsibilities with regard to the Health and Safety Act.
  • To accurately dispense Pharmaceutical medications
  • To work in accordance to Standard operating procedures

The post holder will be part of a high performing team that is expected to demonstrate the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust values.

This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave in a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of respectful and compassionate care.

Staff will be required to work weekends and bank holidays as part of 7 day working pro rata.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with a team of pharmacy Senior Assistant Technical Officer (SATO) in Pharmacy Stores & Distribution,. They will be responsible for managing medicines returns from wards and outpatient areas, accurately ordering/ picking of all stock medicines requested from wards and departments, hatch duty, stock receipt, stock control and portering of medicines to clinical locations across the Royal Free site.

They will be responsible for supporting the Pharmacy Stores Team in the provision of an efficient service to all users and in the day to day running of Pharmacy Stores Department following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). And they will behave in a manner that is sensitive and that always ensures patient confidentiality.

The post holder will consistently work in an accurate, effective and efficient manner to support the provision of a high quality service to patients, trust staff and departments. They will be part of a high performing team that is expected to demonstrate the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust values. This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave in a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of respectful and compassionate care

About us

Working for your organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£30,074 to £32,207 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7369543

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

London

NW3 2QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

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Essential

  • Work as part of a team
  • Enthusiastic, adaptable, reliable & approachable
  • Math
  • English
  • Good working knowledge of IT Microsoft Packages such as Outlook, Word, Excel and other relevant programmes
  • Demonstrated ability to show attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to work accurately under pressure
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritise routine daily tasks using own initiative
  • Able to move heavy loads when required

Desirable

  • nvq level 2 - pharmacy support worker
  • Understanding of good health and safety practice
  • Previous experience of working in a Pharmacy
  • Previous experience of working in a warehouse / distribution environment
  • Demonstrated abilities to work to set procedures

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Essential

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Desirable

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Person Specification

.

Essential

  • Work as part of a team
  • Enthusiastic, adaptable, reliable & approachable
  • Math
  • English
  • Good working knowledge of IT Microsoft Packages such as Outlook, Word, Excel and other relevant programmes
  • Demonstrated ability to show attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to work accurately under pressure
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritise routine daily tasks using own initiative
  • Able to move heavy loads when required

Desirable

  • nvq level 2 - pharmacy support worker
  • Understanding of good health and safety practice
  • Previous experience of working in a Pharmacy
  • Previous experience of working in a warehouse / distribution environment
  • Demonstrated abilities to work to set procedures

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Essential

  • .

Desirable

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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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Technician -Pharmacy Stores

Sheena Brown

sheena.brown4@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£30,074 to £32,207 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7369543

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

London

NW3 2QG


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