Distribution Assistant Technical Officer

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Exeter is looking for a Distribution Assistant Technical Officer to assist in managing medication supplies within the pharmacy department and ward areas. The successful candidate will prepare stock orders, maintain stock, and deliver medications, ensuring effective patient care. Strong attention to detail and communication skills are essential, and applicants should have a willingness to work towards relevant qualifications. This role requires 37.5 hours of work per week with a commitment to improving service quality.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

National discount services

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Good work ethic and interest in pharmacy team.
• Excellent communicator for interacting with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock of medications within the pharmacy department.
• Prepare stock orders for transport to external locations.
• Deliver medications to ward areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 BTEC qualification in stock management

Job description

Distribution Assistant Technical Officer

The closing date is 09 February 2026.

To undertake duties under supervision to manage stock of medications within the pharmacy department and ward areas within the Trust. The role includes tasks such as:

• Preparing stock orders for transport to external locations.
• Performing top up services in clinical areas within the Trust.
• Delivering medications to ward areas.
• Maintaining stock within the department.

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state‑of‑the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

It’s never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you’ll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

Please note that this role is not eligible for a Skilled Worker visa sponsorship and therefore, you will only be considered if you already have the right to work in the UK.

This post provides an exciting opportunity to join the pharmacy team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to enhance our ability to supply our wards and community areas with the medications they need to provide effective patient centred care.

As a key member of the Trust, you’ll be joining an exceptional team working together to provide the best possible patient outcome. We are treating more patients than ever before and are dedicated to improving services to deliver the best for our patients.

We are looking for an individual who has a good work ethic and a keen interest in working as part of a pharmacy team. The ideal candidate will have good attention to detail, organisational and communication skills to enhance our ability to provide medicines to the hospital and surrounding areas.

You will be an excellent communicator as the role requires interacting with healthcare professionals and the wider Pharmacy team.

The successful candidate must be willing to work towards a level 2 BTEC qualification in stock management.

If you believe you have the skills necessary to fulfil this role we look forward to hearing from you.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00

Interview date: Thursday 19th February 2026.

For further information and to arrange an informal visit to meet the team, please contact Tina Hibbert, Lead Pharmacy Technician- Distribution Tel [phone] Email: [e-mail].

This post has been identified as involving access to vulnerable adults and/or children and in line with Trust policy successful applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Check/Enhanced Disclosure Check.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust