NHS Jobs

Bank - Pharmacy Assistant - Band 2

Basildon SS16 5NL

Key information

Pay
from £12.14 an hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Contract
Posted date
8 Sep 2026
Closing date
22 Sep 2026

About this role

Stores Maintain supplies of non-drug items e.g. stationary using the EROS purchasing computer system, including ordering, receipting and stock checking Receive deliveries and book in orders of pharmaceuticals and other stocks. Assist in the resolution of order discrepancies, identification of late and outstanding orders and return of stock to suppliers. Process computer receipts of orders (ODELIVing) Maintain EAN numbers on JAC Pharmacy computer system Maintain supplier performance database Put goods away maintaining an efficient stock rotation system. Unload and put away bulk deliveries of large volume fluids and containers Deliver Pharmaceuticals to wards and departments when required. Maintain a clean and tidy workplace. Using the hospital pharmacy computer system: - Order pharmaceuticals and other goods Release orders to suppliers by agreed mechanisms Receive delivered goods Pass invoices for payment Process credits and chase outstanding payments Purchase medical gases; maintain full stock records as required and process invoices. Order and receipt non-pharmaceutical goods using the EROS computer system Investigate and resolve queries on orders, goods receipts and invoices, referring to the Senior Technician when necessary. Liaise with other Pharmacy staff to ensure that correct ordering procedures are adhered to, and support other staff in maintaining correct stock control procedures. Maintain supplier catalogues using the Pharmacy electronic ordering system (Powergate) Implement purchase contract arrangements and amendments necessary. 1. Clinical Duties Sort and distribute incoming departmental post Take appointments for the Procurement Pharmacist, and undertake secretarial duties as necessary File hard copy orders and other related documents, Maintain archive records File other Pharmacy literature and documents as required Follow departmental Standard Operational Procedures at all times. Undertake any other reasonable duties the Senior Technician Purchasing, Senior Technician Distribution or Principal Pharmacist Patient Services may allocate from time to time. Policy and Service Development Not applicable to this role. Financial and Physical Resources Ensure the safe and secure storage of Pharmacy stock of drugs and other materials Order and receipt stock. Training and Development Update and maintain own skills and knowledge as necessary Demonstrate duties to less experienced staff e.g., new members of staff, Student Pharmacy Technicians