Pharmacy Distribution Assistant

VerseOne Group; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Southend Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Distribution Assistant to support the Pharmacy Stores service and stock management. The role involves receiving and booking in medicines, distributing to wards, and maintaining accurate stock records.

The post is based at Southend Hospital with a 37.5-hour week (Mon-Fri, 7.5 hours daily). You will work with the Pharmacy team to ensure safe and efficient patient care and timely medication availability for discharge.

Qualifications

• Support the day-to-day running of the Pharmacy Stores service, following on-the-job training.
• Receive and book in medicines and pharmaceutical stock accurately, maintaining records per procedures.
• Transport and distribute medicines safely to wards and departments across the hospital.
• Undertake regular expiry date checks, identifying short-dated or expired stock and taking action.
• Process the return of medicines using the WellSky system, keeping stock records accurate and up to date.
• Assist with the organisation and maintenance of Pharmacy Stores to ensure safe storage and stock availability.
• Answer calls from wards, departments and colleagues in a professional and helpful manner.
• Work with the wider Pharmacy team to provide an efficient, accurate, and responsive service for safe patient care.

Responsibilities

• Based at Southend Hospital; 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day.
• Support the Pharmacy Stores service daily operations and stock handling.
• Respond to enquiries from wards and colleagues to ensure smooth pharmacy logistics.

Tools

WellSky

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Distribution Assistant to join the Pharmacy department at Southend Hospital!

We are an integral part of the Pharmacy Department and play a fundamental role in the running of the hospital enabling patients to get their medication for discharge on time.

The role will be based at Southend Hospital which is ideally situated to 2 main train lines and the coast.

37.5 hours per week

The hours are: Monday to Friday 7.5 hours per day

Support the day-to-day running of the Pharmacy Stores service, completing a range of duties following appropriate on-the-job training.

Receive and book in medicines and pharmaceutical stock accurately, following departmental procedures and maintaining appropriate records.

Transport and distribute medicines safely and efficiently to wards and departments across the hospital.

Undertake regular expiry date checks, identifying short-dated or expired stock and taking appropriate action.

Process the return of medicines using the WellSky system, ensuring stock records are kept accurate and up to date.

Assist with the organisation and maintenance of Pharmacy Stores, helping to ensure medicines are stored safely and stock is readily available.

Answer telephone calls and respond to enquiries from wards, departments and colleagues in a professional and helpful manner.

Work collaboratively with the wider Pharmacy team to provide an efficient, accurate and responsive service that supports safe patient care.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.