Job overview

Pharmacy Assistant, Distribution & Stores (ATO), Band 2 (18.75 hours a week)

Undertake general pharmaceutical duties under the supervision of a section manager or deputy, assisting in the provision of a safe and effective pharmacy service in line with current policies, procedures and legal requirements.

Undertake daily stock maintenance activities inn partnership with senior assistant technicians and under the supervision of a section manager or deputy, assisting in the provision of accurate stock balances and ensuring expiry date checks are completed in line with current policies, procedures and legal requirements.

Work within pharmacy Distribution & Stores ensuring all wards and departments receive regular supplies of stock medicines and assist in day to day running of the pharmacy stores.

Daily visits to ward areas within the hospital to complete a stock top-up service., working alongside ward staff in a patient facing area.

While this post is predominantly located at the Cheltenham General Hospital site, there may on occasion be a requirement for staff to work at the Gloucester Royal Hospital site dependent on service needs.

Main duties of the job

Distribution & Stock Management

Carry out ward top-ups by checking stock levels against set lists, monitoring expiry dates, re-ordering medicines, liaising with ward staff, and returning unwanted items to Pharmacy for credit or disposal. Perform daily stock checks, investigate discrepancies, and escalate issues to senior staff. Support monthly expiry checks of the robotic system.

Supply of Medicines

Enter ward orders into the computer system, generate picking lists, assemble and check orders, and prepare TTO packs in line with worksheets. Coordinate with porters to meet delivery and transport deadlines. Ensure external customer orders follow Good Distribution Practice.

Returns Handling

Process returned ward boxes, assess items for reuse/credit, dispose of unsuitable medicines, and arrange waste collection.

Pharmacy Stores

Receive, check, and record deliveries manually or via automated systems. Store items correctly, restock shelves, and assemble IV fluid boxes (manual handling involved). Manage incoming calls for stock orders, serve patients and ward staff at reception hatch, transcribe fluid requests, and book out supplies. Perform additional duties as directed by senior pharmacy staff.

Working for our organisation

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.