Job Description

Are you an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with the drive to undertake the role of Assistant Practitioner - Pharmacy Supervisor in the Pharmacy Stores & Distribution team?
This exciting opportunity has arisen within the Pharmacy Stores & Distribution service provided from the Pharmacy Warehouse based in Hunslet, South Leeds.
Have you got excellent people management skills? Duties will be predominantly concerned with the local line management, supervision and organisation of the warehouse team, and the day to day running of the medicines receipt and supply service from this site. Essential requirements are excellent communication, team leading and supervision skills, and ability to organise and prioritise workload. Use of initiative and an ability to make decisions are also needed. Qualifications required are Level 3 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) or Level 2 plus training and experience to an equivalent level; ILM award in Leadership and Management skills (or equivalent experience).
Expected Shortlisting Date
15/09/2025
Planned Interview Date
01/10/2025
Main duties of the job
The Pharmacy Stores & Distribution Service is an integral part of the LTHT Pharmacy department as a whole and the wider community. We provide our customers with all their Pharmaceutical Stock requirements ensuring Patients and customers receive their medicines before they are needed.
The successful candidate will liaise, communicate and network with the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution teams and management, other Pharmacy Service teams and leads, and department staff as required.
The post requires a broad knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures, Health & Safety in the workplace, logistics, warehouse and Good Distribution Practice. Experience of Pharmacy Services or equivalent, and supervising / team leading experience are also essential to this post. Knowledge and experience of stock control systems are also required for this post.
The post holder must be committed to own development and undertake relevant learning / courses in agreement with their line manager.
The post holder may be required to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the country, offering a range of both general and specialist hospital services with excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We have an international reputation for excellence in specialist care, research and academic training.
Our vision as a Trust is to be the best for specialist and integrated care. This is underpinned by our values - The Leeds Way. The Leeds Way defines who we are, what we believe and how we will work together to deliver the best outcomes for our patients.
MMPS is nationally recognised as an exemplar service. The CSU responsibilities span the provision and use of medicines across all patient pathways. We offer a range of diverse opportunities to all our staff - https://youtu.be/yxygQFQZcr0.
Our vision is Making it easy for people to get the most from their medicines and we are continually innovating to improve our services for patients and staff.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Details
Date posted
29 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9298-MMP-419
Job locations
Leeds Teaching Hospital
125 Moor Road
Hunslet
Leeds
LS10 2JQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perform a range of organisational, supervisory and supply functions in order to provide efficient and quality services to patients, wards and clinics within the Trust. Duties will be predominantly concerned with the organisation and direct supervision of staff and activities; including supply of medicines to LTHT wards and departments ensuring tight deadlines are met. This also includes assembly, supply and checking pharmaceuticals. Stock control management and clerical duties are also assigned to this post. Ensures adherence and trains staff including H&S and COSHH issues.
The post holder will be responsible for the day to day line management of a team of pharmacy assistants. They will induct, supervise and train staff within the team including weekend and evening staff. The post is based in the Stores and Distribution team based at either SJUH/LGI or the Pharmacy Warehouse but the post holder may be required to work in other areas of pharmacy throughout the trust. The post holder is required to work weekends and Bank Holidays. The post holder will ensure that all environmental controls are suitable for operation before the team begin work. The post holder will be responsible for the day to day running of the delivery team, prioritising work load and giving direction and supervision as required. They will be required to work accurately whilst under pressure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perform a range of organisational, supervisory and supply functions in order to provide efficient and quality services to patients, wards and clinics within the Trust. Duties will be predominantly concerned with the organisation and direct supervision of staff and activities; including supply of medicines to LTHT wards and departments ensuring tight deadlines are met. This also includes assembly, supply and checking pharmaceuticals. Stock control management and clerical duties are also assigned to this post. Ensures adherence and trains staff including H&S and COSHH issues.
The post holder will be responsible for the day to day line management of a team of pharmacy assistants. They will induct, supervise and train staff within the team including weekend and evening staff. The post is based in the Stores and Distribution team based at either SJUH/LGI or the Pharmacy Warehouse but the post holder may be required to work in other areas of pharmacy throughout the trust. The post holder is required to work weekends and Bank Holidays. The post holder will ensure that all environmental controls are suitable for operation before the team begin work. The post holder will be responsible for the day to day running of the delivery team, prioritising work load and giving direction and supervision as required. They will be required to work accurately whilst under pressure.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential

• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy

Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ 3 Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) or NVQ Level 2 plus training and experience to an equivalent level
• ILM Level 3 Award in leadership and management skills (or equivalent experience).
• Broad knowledge in: The application of Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Assurance Systems Health and Safety in the Workplace Cleanliness and Hygiene in the workplace Good manufacturing, dis

Skills & behaviours
Essential

• Able to influence and persuade others
• Professional manner
• Supports and values others
• Able to work under pressure
• Good attention to detail
• Flexible/adaptable/ Reliable Good team player
• Proven skills in organising and supervising staff
• Ability to organise and prioritise workloads
• Ability to make adjustments to plans in the light of changing circumstances
• Evaluates circumstances and situations and makes well judged decisions, knowing when to refer
• Uses initiative to solve problems
• Ability to communicate with tact and persuasiveness in a manner that will neither offend or antagonise
• Good numeric and written skills
• Good dexterity, able to work accurately

Experience
Essential

• Experience of line management of staff
• Planning and organising of workload allocation of staff
• Knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace
• Knowledge of stock control systems
• Experience of Customer care
• Experience in Pharmacy Services OR other healthcare sciences or medical laboratory work.
• Understanding of a wide range of work procedures and practices, requiring use of good theoretical knowledge gained from experience
• Experience and understanding of working under the guidance of standard operating procedures and good practices guidelines, some of which may require a good degree of knowledge to ensure quality outcomes

Desirable

• Knowledge of service improvement

Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential

• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy

Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ 3 Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) or NVQ Level 2 plus training and experience to an equivalent level
• ILM Level 3 Award in leadership and management skills (or equivalent experience).
• Broad knowledge in: The application of Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Assurance Systems Health and Safety in the Workplace Cleanliness and Hygiene in the workplace Good manufacturing, dis

Skills & behaviours
Essential

• Able to influence and persuade others
• Professional manner
• Supports and values others
• Able to work under pressure
• Good attention to detail
• Flexible/adaptable/ Reliable Good team player
• Proven skills in organising and supervising staff
• Ability to organise and prioritise workloads
• Ability to make adjustments to plans in the light of changing circumstances
• Evaluates circumstances and situations and makes well judged decisions, knowing when to refer
• Uses initiative to solve problems
• Ability to communicate with tact and persuasiveness in a manner that will neither offend or antagonise
• Good numeric and written skills
• Good dexterity, able to work accurately

Experience
Essential

• Experience of line management of staff
• Planning and organising of workload allocation of staff
• Knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace
• Knowledge of stock control systems
• Experience of Customer care
• Experience in Pharmacy Services OR other healthcare sciences or medical laboratory work.
• Understanding of a wide range of work procedures and practices, requiring use of good theoretical knowledge gained from experience
• Experience and understanding of working under the guidance of standard operating procedures and good practices guidelines, some of which may require a good degree of knowledge to ensure quality outcomes

Desirable

• Knowledge of service improvement

Skills Required