Pharmacy Support Worker - Stores

Duties of this role include:

• working within the Pharmacy stores receiving, unpacking and checking deliveries against paperwork.
• Returning incorrect goods to pharmacy suppliers
• Storing all drugs correctly and in line with stock rotation
• Issuing and distributing drugs to the dispensary, wards and departments
• Maintaining correct stock levels in the department and on the wards
• Take part in rotational stock and expiry date checks
• Take part in ward stock topping up service
• Process drugs returned from wards
• Undertake, under direction, dispensing duties
• To contribute to the weekend, late night and bank holiday rota.
  
  We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic well motivated individual with excellent communication skills to join our friendly, progressive pharmacy team as a Pharmacy Support Worker working within our Stores and Distribution areas to grow and drive our Medicines Optimisation Services. This would be an ideal opportunity for anyone who would like to start a career in Pharmacy or would like to develop their skills and knowledge further within Pharmacy.
  
  Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!


• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.