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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (1 in 6 weekends and 1 bank holiday per year pro rata)
Job ref
391-RFL-7642673
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Barnet Hospital
Town
Barnet, London
Salary
£29,651 - £31,312 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/12/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Band 3 Senior Pharmacy Support Worker

NHS AfC: Band 3

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.  This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Job overview

The post holder will supervise a team of pharmacy support workers and
apprentices in the Stores & Distribution areas. They will be responsible for training staff in activities such as accurately ordering/ picking of all stock medicines requested from wards and departments, hatch duty, stock receipt and stock control.


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 postholder 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 postholder is expected at all times to behave in a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of respectful and compassionate
care.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic, helpful and hardworking individual to join our Pharmacy Stores & Distribution team within the Pharmacy department at Barnet Hospital.  In accordance with objectives set by the Stores and Distribution Manager .

Main duties of the job  

Staff will  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 

Working for our 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 link https://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.

Person specification

Education & professional qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Educated to GCSE or equivalent including Maths, English, Science – Grade C / 4 and above
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience of working in a Pharmacy or previous experience of working in a warehouse / distribution environment

Education & professional

Essential criteria
  • Must have successfully completed the Level 2 Pharmacy Service Assistant apprenticeship or equivalent or willing to undertake

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Nursing TimesApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleDisability confident employerTimewise PartnerCare Quality Commission - Requires improvementEnei MemberArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lisa Folan
Job title
Stores and Distribution Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02082165382
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