Job summary Participate in the receipt, delivery and accurate supply of dispensed and stock medicines throughout the City / QMC Hospitals. All tasks will be undertaken following departmental standard operating procedures, under the supervision of registered technical staff. Main duties of the job 1. To undertake the ordering of pharmaceutical items against agreed stock lists in line with departmental procedure. 2. To assemble a range of stock requisitions from both internal and external customers and produce computer generated paperwork including dispensing labels, where required. 3. To liaise with ward staff, ward pharmacists and medicines management technicians regarding drug stock levels, advising on storage conditions and location changes, ensuring that appropriate stock levels are maintained and wastage is kept to a minimum. 4. To assess the validity of requested stock items and liaise with relevant Pharmacy and ward staff regarding queries or supply issues. 5. To perform an accuracy check of assembled medicines (after training and successful validation) for distribution to wards, departments, Pharmacy departments and external customers. 6. To follow up stock level queries arising during the assembly process with the pharmacy purchasing team, communicating supply problems to the relevant pharmacy and ward staff. 7. To assist with the safe disposal of pharmaceutical items, including hazardous items, following COSHH regulations and Health and Safety procedures. About us With more than 19,000 colleagues, we are the largest employer in Nottinghamshire and one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, serving more than 2.5m residents of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and a further four million people across the East Midlands and beyond. Our Trust spans over three sites including Queen's Medical Centre (QMC), Nottingham City Hospital and Ropewalk House. We provide a range of national and internationally renowned specialist services, and we are at the forefront of new surgical procedures and research programmes. We are home to the East Midlands Major Trauma Centre, the Nottingham Children's Hospital and in partnership with the University of Nottingham we host a Biomedical Research Centre carrying out vital research into hearing, digestive diseases, respiratory, musculoskeletal disease, mental health and imaging. Date posted 24 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 164-7085532 Job locations City/QMC Nottingham NG7 2UH Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail, please read the attached job description and person specification documents. To arrange an informal chat about the role or to arrange a visit please contact munyaradzi.munyaradznhs.net Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail, please read the attached job description and person specification documents. To arrange an informal chat about the role or to arrange a visit please contact munyaradzi.munyaradznhs.net Person Specification Qualifications Essential Able to undertake a qualification in Pharmacy Services demonstrated through past qualifications/courses and experience GCSE in Maths, English Language, 1 Science and 1 other subject at (Grade D or above) or equivalent (or awaiting GCSE exam results). Desirable Units of the NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services Experience Essential Proven customer service experience Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team Ability to perform and work under pressure Demonstrate ability to learn new skills Good attention to detail Desirable Warehouse/Stores Experience unrelated to Pharmacy Person Specification Qualifications Essential Able to undertake a qualification in Pharmacy Services demonstrated through past qualifications/courses and experience GCSE in Maths, English Language, 1 Science and 1 other subject at (Grade D or above) or equivalent (or awaiting GCSE exam results). Desirable Units of the NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services Experience Essential Proven customer service experience Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team Ability to perform and work under pressure Demonstrate ability to learn new skills Good attention to detail Desirable Warehouse/Stores Experience unrelated to Pharmacy 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address City/QMC Nottingham NG7 2UH Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)