Job Description

The Pharmacy Technical Services Department have a vacancy for a Band 3 Transport Driver/Stores Assistant to work within our unit. Supporting our specialist facility you will assist in the delivery of medicines of both a hazardous and non-hazardous nature and a variety of pharmaceutical products, documents and other materials around the Royal Cornwall Hospital site and occasionally off site so a full, valid manual driving license is essential. This role will also involve supporting the Senior Stores Lead/Driver in all aspects of stock control and the opportunity to become involved in supporting our specialist facility where you will assist in the preparation of injectable medicines of both a hazardous and non-hazardous nature.
Main duties of the job
Under the direction of the Senior Stores Lead/Driver provide support for the delivery of medicines which will include hazardous products such as cancer chemotherapy agents or radioactive materials and less hazardous products such as nutrition and aseptic medicines. These medicines must be transported safely, securely and in a timely fashion and where necessary in line with transport regulations.
Ensuring a high degree of attention to detail to assist in the receipting of goods and materials delivered to Technical Services and support appropriate stock control and document management ensuring compliance with departmental and national standards
Ensure delivered goods are stored in authorised locations and appropriately rotated
Ensure that the delivery vehicle is cleaned and that maintenance activities are carried out.
Assist in the monitoring and maintenance and cleanliness of storage areas
Meet tight deadlines associated with the delivery of medicines liaising with senior colleagues in prioritising and managing workflows.
The successful applicant will also be expected to become a validated dispenser for the manufacture of a range of sterile injectable medicines which will include hazardous products such as cancer chemotherapy agents or radioactive materials, and less hazardous products such as nutrition and aseptic medicines and support the associated cleaning and environmental monitoring duties.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately 580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Details
Date posted
08 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
156-7217594
Job locations
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Penventinnie Lane
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Occupational Health clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Occupational Health clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in 2 subjects
• Full clean UK Manual driving license
• Experience of driving and delivery duties

Experience
Essential

• Experience of driving and delivery duties

Desirable

• Experience of managing tight schedules
• Experience of working in a stores environment
• Experience of working in a pharmacy or healthcare environment
• Experience in activities demonstrating manual dexterity

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in 2 subjects
• Full clean UK Manual driving license
• Experience of driving and delivery duties

Experience
Essential

• Experience of driving and delivery duties

Desirable

• Experience of managing tight schedules
• Experience of working in a stores environment
• Experience of working in a pharmacy or healthcare environment
• Experience in activities demonstrating manual dexterity

Skills Required