Pharmacy Volunteer

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our fantastic team of volunteers in the Pharmacy team at Barnsley Hospital, located on the first floor of the main outpatient department.

The role allows potential volunteers to meet new people and enhance many skills including communication, team‑working and overall customer care.

Requirements of the role:

• Be organised and reliable
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Willingness to undertake training relating to the role
• Ability to adhere to policies such as Infection Prevention and Control

The role sits under the remit of the Patient Experience and Voluntary Services team, with the Voluntary Services Co‑ordinator providing support and acting as a point of contact for Pharmacy Volunteers.

Main duties of the job

The main duties involved in the role of a Pharmacy Volunteer include:

• Transport prescriptions (TTO and inpatient medications) from inpatient Pharmacy to ward/clinical area/ED (excluding controlled drugs).
• Treat all information received with the strictest confidentiality.
• Use PTS tracker safely to ensure timely delivery of medicines from inpatient pharmacy to clinical areas.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation, which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and our attitude is evident throughout the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right‑hand side of this advert to check your eligibility. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job responsibilities

Role outline for Pharmacy Volunteers

Please refer to the attached for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values‑based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Qualifications

• Please tell us about any skills or qualifications you feel are relevant to the role in which you are interested (e.g. communication skills, organisational skills, analytical skills, IT, etc).

Experience

• No formal experience is required for the role.

Skills and Attributes

• Clean, smart and presentable appearance; wearing name badge and uniform.
• Polite and courteous to patients, visitors, staff and colleagues.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Ability to adhere to the principles of patient confidentiality.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Sensitive and caring approach with an appreciation of the need to be responsive to patients from different cultures, backgrounds and religious faiths.
• Respectful and kind towards all patients, being mindful of their individual needs and supportive towards patients who may have additional challenges, such as sensory or physical impairment or a long‑term condition.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with both patients/carers/members of the public and staff.
• Able to offer volunteering support on a regular basis and be able to be reliable and punctual in their attendance.
• Have a good level of mobility as the role involves a lot of walking around the hospital site.

Trust Values

• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experience this is a voluntary position.