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Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Assistant - Stores / Reception

On site

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Freelance

02-03-2025

Job Specifications

Job Summary

Permanent | Full-time

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated team in a rewarding environment? The Pharmacy department at Sheffield Children's Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Assistant to join our team and help us deliver a top-quality service to patients.

What You'll Need

GPHC Approved L2 Pharmacy Qualification (or willingness to work towards).
GCSEs in English and Maths, or equivalent
Excellent customer service skills.
Team focussed, and able to complete tasks independently

Previous hospital experience is not essential, as full training will be provided.

Join our friendly team and make a difference in a vibrant and supportive environment!

Main duties of the job

Reporting Into The Dispensary Manager, Your Responsibilities Will Include

Support the receipt, processing, and provision of pharmaceutical supplies in the Stores department.
Help with ward drug top-ups.
Work on the Dispensary Reception, receiving prescriptions and providing excellent customer service.
Handle busy enquiry lines
Contribute to a safe and efficient pharmacy service for patients.

About Us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:

Outstanding Patient Care
Brilliant Place to work
Leaders in Children's Health

We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.

As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.

Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.

Date posted

28 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

425-25-7014585

Job locations

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH

Job Description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

Responsibilities

Job description Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

GPHC Approved L2 Pharmacy Qualification.
GCSE C or above in maths and English language or equivalent

Desirable

IT qualification

Experience Essential

Experience of working in a pharmacy environment
Computer literate

Desirable

Stores work

Knowledge Essential

Knowledge of stock control and need for confidentiality
Careful and accurate worker
Ability to work alone and as a member of team
Understanding of the need for confidentiality

Desirable

Knowledge of Data Protection Act
Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act
Knowledge of COSHH
Lifting and Handling Training

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

GPHC Approved L2 Pharmacy Qualification.
GCSE C or above in maths and English language or equivalent

Desirable

IT qualification

Experience Essential

Experience of working in a pharmacy environment
Computer literate

Desirable

Stores work

Knowledge Essential

Knowledge of stock control and need for confidentiality
Careful and accurate worker
Ability to work alone and as a member of team
Understanding of the need for confidentiality

Desirable

Knowledge of Data Protection Act
Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act
Knowledge of COSHH
Lifting and Handling Training

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 (...

About the Company

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is one of only three dedicated children’s hospital trusts in the UK and provides integrated healthcare for children and young people, including community and mental health care as well as acute and specialist services. We see children from 0-16 in most cases and in some cases up to 18. We provide a full range of services for residents of Sheffield and South Yorkshire as well as specialised services for patients from further afield. Demand for our services is growing and we are inc... Know more

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