Pharmacy Assistant - Stores & Distribution

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Blue Light card eligibility

Job summary

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant for the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution team. You will support stock replenishment, IV fluid supplies, and deliveries to wards while maintaining accurate stock records. Training will cover the JAC Pharmacy system; involvement in limited dispensing is possible.

The role requires accuracy, numeracy and good communication. We offer flexible working options, a comprehensive benefits package, and NVQ level 2 training in pharmacy

Qualifications

• Must be accurate, numerate and organised.
• Some computer experience is useful; training will cover the JAC Pharmacy system.
• NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services training to be provided if not held.

Responsibilities

• Assist with stock and IV fluid replenishment to wards to maintain patient care.
• Deliver medication to wards and departments; check and update stock lists.
• Receive external deliveries and store them correctly in the stores area.
• Aid in dispensing on a limited basis as required.
• Pack Emergency medication boxes and support on busy days.

Skills

Accuracy

Numeracy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Tools

JAC Pharmacy System

Job description

Pharmacy Services at Maidstone Hospital are modern and proactive and are highly regarded in the Trust.

The Pharmacy is in a modern purpose built department complete with fully automated dispensary and excellent training facilities.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team of friendly Pharmacy Assistants in our Pharmacy Stores and Distribution department.

You will be part of a busy team who deliver a high standard of service to the wards and have the opportunity to work in the busy dispensary. You will facilitate stock and IV fluid replenishment to the wards to ensure there is sufficient stock available to maintain patient care. You will also provide Annual leave cover for colleagues at an off site facility.

You will ensure all external deliveries are received correctly and stored appropriately within our modern stores area. You will help deliver medication to wards and departments, check and request stock requirements and update stock lists. Dispensing is on a limited basis but will form part of your duties. Being relied upon to pack Emergency medication boxes on a routine basis is valued task.

Some computer experience would be an advantage however you will be trained to use the JAC Pharmacy computer system.

The role does involve heavy lifting due to large orders being delivered to the Pharmacy stores and when delivering to the wards and departments.

You should enjoy working in a team but will be required to work on your own at times. You must also be accurate, numerate and organised with good communication skills.

Training will be provided to achieve NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services including dispensing if the qualification is not currently held

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?

We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Joining Us Includes a Comprehensive Benefits Package

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Claire Foster Job title: Senior Pharmacy Technician Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01622 227146