Pharmacy Distribution and Stores Supervisor | North Bristol NHS Trust

North Bristol NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a motivated Pharmacy Distribution Supervisor. The role involves supervision of staff within Distribution and Stores, ensuring compliance with distribution practices, and managing the day-to-day pharmaceutical supply to hospital wards. Successful candidates should exhibit strong problem-solving skills and effective communication with both team members and external professionals. The position is pivotal in maintaining smooth operations and enhancing service quality in a healthcare environment. Closing date for applications is December 30, 2025.

Qualifications

• Able to work independently and take initiative.
• Good communication skills with team and external professionals.
• Experience in pharmacy distribution or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and ensure high-quality service.
• Assist in managing pharmaceutical product distribution.
• Ensure smooth operation of ward stock services.
• Maintain and update ward stock lists.
• Deal with stock queries and discrepancies.
• Keep SOPs up to date for Pharmacy Distribution.

Skills

Problem-solving

Independent working

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

About the Role

Pharmacy Distribution and Stores are a growing team within the Pharmacy Supply Services family!

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be able to work well independently and take initiative to solve problems proactively within the realms of the role. This includes escalating when appropriate and working efficiently with both the Distribution and the Stores teams. This role is based in the Distribution operational aspects, but there will be requirements to help support the supervision of the Stores team and cross-cover when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff within Distribution and Stores, including Senior Assistants, Assistants and Student Technicians, to ensure that a high-quality service is provided.
• Assist managing the day‑to‑day issue of pharmaceutical products to wards/ hospital units, whilst also helping to ensure that all activity undertaken is compliant with Good Distribution Practice.
• Ensure that the ward stock “top‑up” service operates smoothly, consistently, accurately and delivered in a timely manner.
• Assist the Distribution and Ward Stock Services Lead with setting up new ward stock lists as well as maintaining and updating current ward stock lists using stock list reviews.
• Deal with a variety of queries from all areas including those regarding errors, shortages of stock items, stock discrepancies and fridge temperatures.
• Manage and review the ‘Stock to Follow’ report. Assist with compliance of Pharmacy/site stock checks alongside overseeing other Stores based processes such as goods receipt, investigating stock discrepancies, and ensuring smooth operations with appropriate escalation. Assist in the returned medication process and check returned medication.
• Keep all current Standard Operating Procedures up to date for Pharmacy Distribution, and ensure that new procedures are written (raised) and implemented where required.
• Assist the Distribution and Ward Stock Services Lead with other HR processes, including appraisals.

Employer Information

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award‑winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialties. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti‑discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all under‑represented groups.

Candidate Expectations

The successful candidate will need to act as a positive role model for the team, as a positive and motivated supervisor with good problem‑solving skills and the ability to communicate well within the team and with external professionals. The candidate must have an open mind to change and the development of the Distribution and Stores' services, including the supply of medication to non‑NBT entities under our Wholesale Dealing Authorisation- WDA (h) and in line with the requirements of Good Distribution Practice (GDP). Use initiative to problem‑solve and complete the most urgent tasks, with an awareness of when to refer to the Distribution and Ward Stock Services Lead and the Distribution and Ward Stock Services Deputy Manager.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Dec 2025.