Pharmacy Porter

Job overview

We are looking for a Pharmacy Porter to join our Pharmacy Team. Our Pharmacy Porters help our Pharmacy Team to transport prescriptions, medications and other vital pharmacy items safely and efficiently between other departments and wards. They provide us with a key link between pharmacy and other areas of the hospital.

Please Note: In line with Home Office guidance this role is ineligible for Sponsorship, therefore we are unable to offer Sponsorship for this role.

Main duties of the job

You will join our team of Pharmacy Porters to ensure delivery of essential pharmacy medicines and other items to wards and departments around the Trust. You will also provide pharmacy storekeeper cover when required.

Working for our organisation

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Person specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential criteria

• GOSH Values
• Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
• Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Experience/Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Manual Handling
• Customer Service Skills

Desirable criteria

• Warehousing/ Stores work
• Experience in stock control and receipt
• Previous Hospital Experience
• Understanding of Pharmacy/NHS Issues

Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to take initiative
• Basic computer skills
• Good team player
• Flexible approach to tasks
• Physically fit (role involves manual handling)

Desirable criteria

• Ability to self-motivate and show a positive attitude
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to Drive and Operate a Pallet Truck or willingness to learn

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential criteria

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade A to C or equivalent)

Additional employer information

Please be advised that:

The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 804.9KB)
• Staff Benefits Leaflet (PDF, 108.2KB)
• Our GOSH Values (PDF, 516.8KB)