Pharmacy Assistant/Porter

Job description

Pharmacy Assistant / PorterThe closing date is 10 May 2026

Location: Base site Pharmacy - Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester. Possible working at other HHFT sites depending on requirements.

Role Description:

We are looking to recruit a Pharmacy Assistant to work in our busy but friendly team based in pharmacy. The role involves performing ward top ups, goods in, order picking and receiving medical gases. This position is vital to maintain the care of our patients and has close working relationships with the trust's ward staff and pharmacy colleagues based at our other sites.

You must be willing to work hard, be able to manage your own workload as well as meeting the needs of our service users.

We will consider recruiting the right candidate as a band 2 to band 3 progressional post if you do not have all the essential criteria listed in the job description.

Working patterns: Full time with flexible working pattern depending on minimum number of hours per week.

Main duties of the jobThe role involves performing ward top ups, goods in, order picking and receiving medical gases. This position is vital to maintain the care of our patients and has close working relationships with the trust's ward staff and pharmacy colleagues based at our other sites.

Person SpecificationTraining & Qualification

GCSE in Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent qualification)

Numeracy and literacy to a good standard

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Service Skills

Experience and Knowledge

Previous customer service experience, including speaking on the phone and face to face

Experience of using computers, particularly Microsoft Office and web-based learning

Experience of general office duties

Previous Pharmacy experience

Previous experience with WellSky or equivalent computer system

Previous knowledge of stock control

Skills and Ability

Good communication skills both verbal and written

Ability to prioritise work and manage time efficiently

Has good attention to detail and is accurate

Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual

Ability to follow set proceduresAbility to concentrate in a busy environment

Understanding stock control and stock rotation

Other specific requirements

Good general health, walking/pushing trolleys/lifting heavy items

Responsible and punctual

Ability to work weekends and bank holidays as part of a rota

Late working as part of a rota

Ability to work on both hospital sites (RHCH & BNHH)

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 nameHampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Winchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English