Pharmacy Assistant for Distribution

Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support the hospital's medication supply chain. This role involves restocking drug cabinets, managing inventory, and ensuring accurate medication delivery. Ideal candidates will have a passion for patient care and be willing to complete a GPhC accredited Level 2 Medicines Stock Assistant course. This position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Access to NHS benefits

Staff wellbeing support

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Complete a GPhC accredited Level 2 Medicines Stock Assistant course or equivalent.
• Participate in inventory management and stock adjustments.
• Respond to enquiries according to hospital guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Supply stocked medicines to Omnicell cabinets and maintain effective inventory.
• Assist with safe receipt, storage, and supply of pharmaceutical items.
• Collect and deliver pharmaceuticals ensuring accurate tracking.

Skills

Team collaboration

Inventory management

Communication skills

Education

GPhC accredited Level 2 Medicines Stock Assistant course

Tools

Omnicell automated system

EPIC pharmacy computer system

Job description

Overview

As a Pharmacy Assistant you will work as part of a dedicated, friendly team, supporting the supply of medicines across the hospital. Your role will include restocking ward drug cabinets using the Omnicell automated system, maintaining pharmacy hardware, and ensuring accurate and timely medication delivery.

Responsibilities

• Supply stocked medicines to Omnicell cabinets, including barcoding and stock adjustments.
• Complete manual top‑ups for items stored outside of Omnicell.
• Participate in the Omnicell cycle count rota and maintain effective inventory management.
• Assist with safe receipt, storage and supply of pharmaceutical items in line with departmental procedures and Good Distribution Practice.
• Order and maintain stock for wards, theatre and clinic areas against agreed stock lists.
• Use EPIC and the pharmacy computer system to issue stock, register deliveries, and manage returns.
• Collect and deliver pharmaceuticals, IV and irrigation fluids to ward/department/theatre areas, obtaining staff signatures.
• Count daily inventory, check expiry dates, and remove expired or damaged stock.
• Maintain consumables and clean shelves, equipment, and the bulk fluid store.
• Perform robot maintenance and ensure medicines are processed correctly in and out of the robot.
• Respond to telephone enquiries according to hospital guidelines.
• Assemble pharmaceuticals for Retrieval packs following SOPs and health and safety requirements.
• Complete any other duties within the competency of a pharmacy assistant, with appropriate training.

Training & Development

• Complete a GPhC accredited Level 2 Medicines Stock Assistant course (or equivalent).
• Undertake the full CQF Pharmacy Services Level 2 with optional units relevant to practice area.
• Record CPD activities.
• Opportunities to progress into senior assistant or technician roles within the Trust.

Benefits

• Inclusive, supportive team that values collaboration and care.
• Hands‑on experience in one of the UK’s most advanced hospital pharmacy settings.
• Direct contribution to patient treatment.
• Access to NHS benefits, staff wellbeing support and ongoing development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance.
• Opportunities to work in a high‑technology environment with Omnicell cabinets and robotic dispensing.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guy’s and St. Thomas’ celebrates diversity and is committed to ensuring no discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or paternity, or marital/civil partnership status. We welcome applications from all eligible candidates and are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

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