Job Description

The Pharmacy Stores & Distribution team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provide ward stock medicines top-up and delivery to wards and departments throughout the Trust via the onsite top-up teams. The Leeds Pharmaceutical Warehouse service is predominantly concerned with receipt, storage and issue of medicines orders, with associated stock control activities.
*Please note, these posts do not involve direct patient care
We are looking to recruit 3 enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals with drive to undertake the role of Senior Pharmacy Stores Operatives based in the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution team at LGI MRDU and Moor house Warehouse.
The successful candidates must be pro-active and flexible in their approach to working within the busy department and other areas in the Stores and Distribution Services and have excellent organisational skills.
Main duties of the job
These posts will support the Senior Team Leaders and Pharmacy Technician Specialists on the relevant site with the day-to-day delivery of the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution service, which includes the supervision, organisation and training of the local Pharmacy Services Assistants on site. This also includes supporting, and working with, the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution Operations Manager and Pharmacy Technician Specialists with the implementation of service upgrades and new projects as required.
For all posts, this will involve working across ALL sites at Leeds Teaching Hospitals as required.
Please be aware that for all posts there is a significant amount of walking and moving and handling, including bulk consignments.
Applicants must already hold Level 2 Apprenticeship / NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
The post holder will be required to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis.
About us
Leeds is a wonderful city to work in and LTHT is an organisation that puts its patients first and highly values and supports its staff,
Pharmacy is a forward-thinking department that values the contribution of all our staff. There are plenty of opportunities to progress within different areas of our pharmacy services should you wish to.
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
13 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9298-MMP-475
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 assembly, supply and checking of pharmaceuticals ensuring tight deadlines are met. Stock control management and clerical duties are also assigned to this post. Ensures adherence and trains staff including H&S and COSHH issues.
There are no direct line management responsibilities for this post. The post holder will supervise and train staff within the department. The post is based in the Pharmacy dept which will be LGI or Moor House however the post holder will be required to work cross site. The post holder will be required to work weekends and Bank Holidays. The post holder will support the day to day running of the department, 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 assembly, supply and checking of pharmaceuticals ensuring tight deadlines are met. Stock control management and clerical duties are also assigned to this post. Ensures adherence and trains staff including H&S and COSHH issues.
There are no direct line management responsibilities for this post. The post holder will supervise and train staff within the department. The post is based in the Pharmacy dept which will be LGI or Moor House however the post holder will be required to work cross site. The post holder will be required to work weekends and Bank Holidays. The post holder will support the day to day running of the department, prioritising work load and giving direction and supervision as required. They will be required to work accurately whilst under pressure.
Person Specification
Skills & Behaviours
Essential

• 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
• Good numeric and written skills
• Ability to work accurately
• Good team player
• Able to influence and persuade others
• Professional manner
• Supports and values others
• Able to work under pressure

Other Criteria
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

Experience
Essential

• Knowledge of stock control systems
• Knowledge of Customer care
• Pharmacy experience
• Understanding of Standard Operation procedures in the workplace.

Desirable

• Planning and organising of workloads, allocation of work to staff

Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy services/or training and experience to an equivalent level.
• The application of Standard Operating Procedures
• Health and Safety in the Workplace
• Cleanliness and Hygiene in the workplace.

Desirable

• Level 2 qualification in supervision or customer care.
• Good manufacturing, dispensing or distribution practices.

Person Specification
Skills & Behaviours
Essential

• 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
• Good numeric and written skills
• Ability to work accurately
• Good team player
• Able to influence and persuade others
• Professional manner
• Supports and values others
• Able to work under pressure

Other Criteria
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

Experience
Essential

• Knowledge of stock control systems
• Knowledge of Customer care
• Pharmacy experience
• Understanding of Standard Operation procedures in the workplace.

Desirable

• Planning and organising of workloads, allocation of work to staff

Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy services/or training and experience to an equivalent level.
• The application of Standard Operating Procedures
• Health and Safety in the Workplace
• Cleanliness and Hygiene in the workplace.

Desirable

• Level 2 qualification in supervision or customer care.
• Good manufacturing, dispensing or distribution practices.

Skills Required