Pharmacy Stores Assistant in 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary in317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary PUBLISHED MON 10 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
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Job description
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Pharmacy Assistant who will work full time (37.5hrs), mainly based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, to assist in the provision of a first class medication supply service within the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals Foundation Trust and to support our clinical colleagues in the treatment of our patients.Presently the Pharmacy Stores team operates fully from Monday to Friday and provides a reduced provision on Saturdays and Sundays. The successful applicant will participate on a rostered basis in providing this additional service and it is our intention to review and extend this provision across all days of the week in the near future.As a Pharmacy Assistant you will initially be working predominantly in the Pharmacy Stores at the Royal Victoria Infirmary and will receive extensive training & support from the rest of the Stores team.Interview Date:10 December 202537 hours 30 minutes/weekYou will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job
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section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be involved in the receipt of medication into the Trust in an environment which can be both noisy and hectic ensuring a high level of accuracy at all times. You will also be working as part of a Team to provide a delivery service to the wards ensuring medication is delivered from Stores & Dispensaries in a timely manner. Precise assessment and recording of information is imperative to ensure that correct items are received and put into stock within the Stores environment.As your confidence and knowledge grows you will transition into roles throughout the wider hospital environment.When working within the departments and wards of the Trust the successful applicant will facilitate in ensuring that the right medications are available when required by other member of the healthcare team and also contributing to an effective top-up serviceIn our new recruit we are looking for an individual who is committed to delivering a high quality service to our patients and whose personal attributes include: the ability to work accurately in a very busy environment, good communication skills, a professional manner, a flexible team approach and the ability to adapt to and engage in change.If you thrive in a busy environment and are seeking new development opportunities this could be the role for you.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor WalksThese include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Details
Date posted
10 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
317-2025-45-45-DR
Job location
sRoyal Victoria Infirmary317 02 Royal Victoria InfirmaryNE1 4LP
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide an efficient, accurate and high-quality pharmaceutical service from the Dispensary and Pharmacy Stores through the receipt, storage and distribution of medicinesTo provide timely and secure delivery of medicines, including IV fluids, dietary products, individual patient prescription supplies and controlled drugs from Pharmacy Stores and Inpatient Dispensaries to wards and departments, within the Trust, using manual and electric trolleys.To assemble orders of medicinal products for use across the TrustTo liaise with ward staff, Pharmacists & Technicians with respect to stock issues which may lead to the temporary alternatives being supplied.To assist in the ordering and receipt of medical and industrial gases.To order and replenish stock supplies for wards and departments throughout the trust through the top-up process.To carry out the replenishment of drugs in cardiac and anaphylaxis emergency drug boxesTo replenish, cycle count, adjust and monitor stock within Omnicell automated drug cabinets on wards and departments within the Trust.To monitor the automated filling of ward boxes with medicines that are output from the pharmacy robot.To participate in late duty, Bank Holiday and weekend working on a rotational basis.Contribute to the disposal of certain types of waste (e.g., cytotoxic, cytostatic and clinical waste).The overriding purpose of this role is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
Job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
& EducationEssentialEvidence of achievement at CSE or GCSE in Mathematics and English at Grade A*-E or equivalent
Experience
.Level 2 Qualification in Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification.Knowledge &
Experience
EssentialKnowledge of drug names and differences in formulations/pack sizes.Desirable
Experience
in a similar post
Experience
of working in a stores/warehouse environment, receiving, storing, assembling and delivering goodsKnowledge of pharmacy stock control systemsKnowledge of hospital and pharmacy policies and procedures
Experience
of monitoring and maintaining stockKnowledge of automated dispensing systemsDemonstrate an understanding of standard operating procedures and their relevance in the workplaceSkills & AbilitiesEssentialDemonstrate good oral / written communicationAbility to prioritise own work to meet service requirementsGood organisational skills with an ability to maintain a disciplined approach to workBe able to work as part of a teamAbility to deal with routine enquiriesBe able to adapt and respond promptly to changing circumstancesBe able to work under pressureBe able to maintain a high level of accuracy in a busy environment.Be able to maintain high levels of concentration for lengthy periods of timeBasic computer skills
Person Specification
Experience
in a similar post
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
We are looking to recruit a Pharmacy Assistant who will work full time (37.5hrs), mainly based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, to assist in the provision of a first class medication supply service within the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals Foundation Trust and to support our clinical colleagues in the treatment of our patients.Presently the Pharmacy Stores team operates fully from Monday to Friday and provides a reduced provision on Saturdays and Sundays. The successful applicant will participate on a rostered basis in providing this additional service and it is our intention to review and extend this provision across all days of the week in the near future.As a Pharmacy Assistant you will initially be working predominantly in the Pharmacy Stores at the Royal Victoria Infirmary and will receive extensive training & support from the rest of the Stores team.Interview Date:10 December 202537 hours 30 minutes/weekYou will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job
Details
section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be involved in the receipt of medication into the Trust in an environment which can be both noisy and hectic ensuring a high level of accuracy at all times. You will also be working as part of a Team to provide a delivery service to the wards ensuring medication is delivered from Stores & Dispensaries in a timely manner. Precise assessment and recording of information is imperative to ensure that correct items are received and put into stock within the Stores environment.As your confidence and knowledge grows you will transition into roles throughout the wider hospital environment.When working within the departments and wards of the Trust the successful applicant will facilitate in ensuring that the right medications are available when required by other member of the healthcare team and also contributing to an effective top-up serviceIn our new recruit we are looking for an individual who is committed to delivering a high quality service to our patients and whose personal attributes include: the ability to work accurately in a very busy environment, good communication skills, a professional manner, a flexible team approach and the ability to adapt to and engage in change.If you thrive in a busy environment and are seeking new development opportunities this could be the role for you.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor WalksThese include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Details
Date posted
10 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
317-2025-45-45-DR
Job location
sRoyal Victoria Infirmary317 02 Royal Victoria InfirmaryNE1 4LP
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide an efficient, accurate and high-quality pharmaceutical service from the Dispensary and Pharmacy Stores through the receipt, storage and distribution of medicinesTo provide timely and secure delivery of medicines, including IV fluids, dietary products, individual patient prescription supplies and controlled drugs from Pharmacy Stores and Inpatient Dispensaries to wards and departments, within the Trust, using manual and electric trolleys.To assemble orders of medicinal products for use across the TrustTo liaise with ward staff, Pharmacists & Technicians with respect to stock issues which may lead to the temporary alternatives being supplied.To assist in the ordering and receipt of medical and industrial gases.To order and replenish stock supplies for wards and departments throughout the trust through the top-up process.To carry out the replenishment of drugs in cardiac and anaphylaxis emergency drug boxesTo replenish, cycle count, adjust and monitor stock within Omnicell automated drug cabinets on wards and departments within the Trust.To monitor the automated filling of ward boxes with medicines that are output from the pharmacy robot.To participate in late duty, Bank Holiday and weekend working on a rotational basis.Contribute to the disposal of certain types of waste (e.g., cytotoxic, cytostatic and clinical waste).The overriding purpose of this role is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
Job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
& EducationEssentialEvidence of achievement at CSE or GCSE in Mathematics and English at Grade A*-E or equivalent
Experience
.Level 2 Qualification in Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification.Knowledge &
Experience
EssentialKnowledge of drug names and differences in formulations/pack sizes.Desirable
Experience
in a similar post
Experience
of working in a stores/warehouse environment, receiving, storing, assembling and delivering goodsKnowledge of pharmacy stock control systemsKnowledge of hospital and pharmacy policies and procedures
Experience
of monitoring and maintaining stockKnowledge of automated dispensing systemsDemonstrate an understanding of standard operating procedures and their relevance in the workplaceSkills & AbilitiesEssentialDemonstrate good oral / written communicationAbility to prioritise own work to meet service requirementsGood organisational skills with an ability to maintain a disciplined approach to workBe able to work as part of a teamAbility to deal with routine enquiriesBe able to adapt and respond promptly to changing circumstancesBe able to work under pressureBe able to maintain a high level of accuracy in a busy environment.Be able to maintain high levels of concentration for lengthy periods of timeBasic computer skills
Person Specification
Experience
in a similar post
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
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To work as a Pharmacy Stores Assistant in the UK, you will need a combination of technical skills, personal attributes, and relevant qualifications. Here are the key skills and requirements for this role:
Essential Skills:
1. Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in inventory management, medication labeling, and dispensing is critical to prevent errors.
2. Organizational Skills: Ability to manage stock levels, keep the pharmacy organized, and track expiration dates of medications.
3. Communication Skills: Clear communication is important for interacting with pharmacists, healthcare professionals, and customers.
4. Customer Service Skills: Providing assistance and information to patients and customers in a friendly and professional manner.
5. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with pharmacy management software and inventory systems, as well as general computer usage.
6. Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with pharmacists, technicians, and other staff members.
7. Mathematical Skills: Basic numeracy skills are necessary for inventory management and dispensing medication.
8. Ability to Follow Protocols: Understanding and adhering to pharmaceutical guidelines, regulations, and best practices in health and safety.
Qualifications:
- Education: While specific educational qualifications can vary, a minimum of GCSEs in English and Mathematics is often required. Some employers may prefer A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
- Pharmacy/Healthcare Experience: Experience in a retail or healthcare environment can be beneficial.
- Relevant Certification: While not always required, obtaining a Level 2 or Level 3 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills can enhance your employability.
Personal Attributes:
- Reliability: Punctuality and dependability are key in a pharmacy environment.
- Empathy and Compassion: Understanding patient needs and displaying a caring attitude towards customers.
- Adaptability: Being able to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing needs.
Additional Skills:
- Knowledge of Medicines: Basic understanding of common medications and their uses can be advantageous.
- Health and Safety Awareness: Familiarity with safety regulations and protocols in a pharmacy setting.
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