Medicines Management Assistant | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

UHCW NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Rotational Pharmacy Assistant. This role involves providing effective pharmaceutical services, including dispensing medications and ensuring compliance with departmental standards. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, is self-motivated, and able to work flexibly, including weekends and holidays. The organization values team collaboration and offers training opportunities for professional growth. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly as the position will close as soon as enough applications are received.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and able to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Good computer skills necessary for the role.
• Able to communicate effectively and work in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Dispense in-patient, out-patient, and discharge prescriptions accurately.
• Assist in dispensing controlled drugs and maintaining records.
• Provide information on drug dispatch and reply to patient queries.
• Maintain cleanliness in work areas and adhere to cleaning SOPs.
• Participate in training and appraisals.

Skills

Good communication and organisational skills

Self-motivated with interpersonal skills

Computer skills and ability to work under pressure

Physically fit

Ability to work in a diverse team

Develop good working relationships

Job description

About the role

To work as part of the pharmacy team in providing an efficient, effective and safe pharmaceutical service to patients and customers, including dispensing and stock top‑up to wards, departments and other outlying units where appropriate.

Applicants should be a dedicated, organised and motivated person looking to join our team as a Rotational Pharmacy Assistant.

Key responsibilities

• To dispense in‑patient, out‑patient, discharge prescriptions and aseptically prepared items in line with departmental SOPs ensuring that standards of quality, accuracy and timeliness are met, working under the supervision of pharmacy technicians or pharmacists.
• To dispense controlled drugs (CDs) and record receipt into the CD registers (paper and electronic) as soon after receipt as possible, ensuring all registers are kept accurate at all times and reporting any discrepancies to the Dispensary Co‑ordinator.
• Receive work requests from patients and wards, provide appropriate information on drug dispatch and likely waiting times, answer basic queries concerning medication supply, and refer clinical or technical queries to technicians or pharmacists.
• Keep all work areas clean and tidy, adhere to cleaning SOPs in the Aseptic Lab, ensure stock is rotated and in‑date, and return excess stock to pharmacy stock in accordance with the returns SOP.
• Assist in basic clerical duties including filing and photocopying.
• Work flexibly across all Pharmacy departments, covering the work of colleagues during peak periods or absence.
• Participate in appropriate training and development activities, including personal development and the education and training of colleagues.
• Participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed objectives.
• Work weekend, late night and Bank Holiday as may be required.
• Undertake any other duties as required by the Director of Pharmacy in accordance with the grade and nature of the post.

Qualifications and attributes

• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Self‑motivated with excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, and the ability to work well in an environment of change and transition.
• Good computer skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Physically fit and able to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Willingness to learn, take responsibility, and work well within a diverse team consisting of Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants, Pharmacists, Nurses and Clerical staff.
• Ability to develop good working relationships with other departments within the Pharmacy and Hospital.

Working conditions

Parts of this job are physically demanding and it is essential that you are physically fit. You will also be expected to participate in weekend, late night and Bank Holiday working as may be required.

About the Trust

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, and modern facilities in Western Europe, and are recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation.

Important dates

Interviews are scheduled on Wednesday, 28th January 2026.
Closing date: The advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026.

Additional information

Sponsorship is not eligible for this post. This advert closes as soon as sufficient applications have been received; please apply as soon as possible if interested.