Centralised Pharmacy Operative in Wakefield

Job Title: Central Pharmacy Operative

Salary: £12.82 per hour for a trainee to £13.02 per hour for Level 2 Pharmacy Services qualified

Location: Wakefield

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 16.00 - 20.00

We are looking for a Central Pharmacy Operative to join our automated pharmacy facility. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring medicines and healthcare products are accurately processed and prepared for distribution to the branch network for dispensing.

Working as part of a pharmacy team and under the supervision of a pharmacist, you will support automated assembly processes, maintain high standards of accuracy, and contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the facility.

What You'll Be Doing

• Participate in automated pharmacy processes to ensure products are accurately prepared for distribution.
• Perform general processing and assembly duties in line with established systems and procedures.
• Accurately assemble medicines and products under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Support the operation and continuous effectiveness of automation systems.
• Comply with all company SOPs, policies, procedures, and Information Governance requirements.
• Assist with the training and development of colleagues where appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Complete date checking, cleaning activities, and all required records in line with company procedures.
• Support the receipt, storage, maintenance, and issue of pharmaceutical stock and equipment.
• Help manage stock effectively to ensure continuity of supply.
• Follow company security procedures, including those relating to controlled drugs.
• Promote health, safety, and security standards for colleagues, customers, and stock.
• Undertake additional duties as requested by the Line Manager to support operational requirements.

What We Require

Essential

• Understanding of confidentiality and the importance of handling sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to accurately handle medicines and follow procedures.
• Strong self-motivation and ability to use initiative.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
• Ability to work accurately to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or an accredited equivalent qualification (e.g. Buttercups).
• Experience working within an automated or assembly-based environment.

What You'll Get

• 22 days (pro rata) annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Medicash - a health cash plan to support everyday healthcare costs (e.g. eyecare, prescriptions)
• iTrent Financial Wellbeing - an app to help manage and access your pay flexibly
• High street discounts and offers
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Contributory Pension Scheme