Pharmacy Store Person
Job Description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Store Person to join our Pharmacy Team. We provide high quality support to our patients and are looking for a motivated, flexible and forward thinking person.
Main duties of the job
You'll join our friendly team of assistants, technicians and pharmacists.
You'll supervise and ensure the effective day-to-day running of the Pharmacy Store, (Gas store and Intravenous Fluid Store). Ensuring the correct receipt of incoming pharmaceutical products. Working closely with the Pharmacy Procurement Team, you'll be responsible for effective stock rotation within the stores area.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education to include Science, Maths and English at grades A* to C
- Must be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate to the post.
- BTEC / NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Managing Stock or willing to work towards qualification.
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent I.T. qualification
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate understanding of Stores practices.
Desirable
- Pharmacy experience.
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
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
