Logistics Pharmacy Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Assistant to join our team within the Logistics section of Pharmacy.

The post will be mainly based at our Pharmacy Department at Doncaster Royal Infirmary but there may also be a requirement to work at the Pharmacy Department on the Bassetlaw Hospital site. Both departments are fully automated., You will be involved in:-

• The supply of stock medicines to the wards and departments at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Bassetlaw Hospital and Montagu Hospital.


• Topping up of stock medicines at ward / department level.


• To release orders from the automated Pharmacy robot and to assist in the loading of the robot.


• Delivery of medicines to wards.


• Wholesale supply of medicines to our customers including the Outpatient Pharmacy based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.


• Storekeeping duties; including receiving goods from the Pharmaceutical wholesalers and suppliers, performing checks and entering them onto the Pharmacy computer system ready for use.


• Participation in the Bank Holiday rota.


• Cross site cover for Bassetlaw Pharmacy.


The Necessary Requirements

• GCSE Maths, English Language and Science grade A-C or equivalent (certificates of which must be provided at interview).


• Basic keyboard skills.


The post involves manual handling and the use of a pallet truck so you will need to be physically fit.

Candidates must have GCSE qualifications in Science, English Language and Maths at Grade C or above and certificates must be provided prior to interview. Pharmacy experience is desirable for this post but this is not essential as full training would be given.

Applications from candidates who have the BTEC Level 2 / NVQ Level 2 Pharmaceutical Science qualification or equivalent are also eligible to apply for this post. Any candidates applying with these qualifications must provide the certificates prior to interview. They must also still meet the requirements for GCSEs.

The working pattern is Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm with 1 hours unpaid break per day.

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belongand Thrive, Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, 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.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.