Job Description
Job Overview
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) is seeking a motivated and reliable Pharmacy Stores Assistant to join our friendly and fast‑paced Pharmacy Stores Team.
This role is ideal for individuals considering a career change who wish to apply their experience within pharmacy or logistics in an NHS setting. You will play a key role in supporting the safe and effective supply of medicines and stock across the Trust.
Previous experience in pharmacy or logistics is essential. Full training will be provided to ensure you are supported to work confidently within NHS standards and procedures.
We are looking for someone who is organised, hardworking, and able to work effectively as part of a team. In return, LPT offers a supportive working environment and opportunities for development.
If you feel you have the skills and enthusiasm for this role, we encourage you to apply.
For further information or informal enquiries, please contact:
Michelle Evans – michelle.evans47@nhs.net
Job Description Summary (Main duties and responsibilities)
The post holder will support the provision of stock and non‑stock items to wards and departments, including ward top‑ups and a range of medicines management duties.
The role includes supporting ward automation systems to ensure effective stock control at ward level, and maintaining accurate and timely data entry on pharmacy computer systems.
You will process medicine orders under the site Wholesale Dealer’s Licence, in line with relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs). General stock management duties will be undertaken across all areas of the pharmacy, including receipt of goods, transfers, stock counts, stock rotation, and investigation of stock discrepancies where required.
The post holder will also undertake relevant training to support safe and effective practice.
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.
About Us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.