Pharmacy Distribution Manager | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Slough is seeking a Pharmacy Distribution Manager to lead the pharmacy stores operations and ensure safe and efficient distribution of medicines. The ideal candidate will manage staffing, stock control, and compliance with regulations. This role promotes continuous improvement in a supportive environment that values work-life balance and flexible working patterns.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations of the Pharmacy Stores.
• Prepare staff rotas and delegate daily tasks.
• Ensure accurate stock control and manage receipt of goods.
• Oversee replenishment of ward stock and safe transportation of medicines.
• Promptly manage drug recalls in line with regulatory requirements.
• Provide professional leadership and performance management for staff.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Maintain health and safety standards.

Job description

Overview

The Pharmacy Distribution Manager leads the team ensuring the safe, accurate, and efficient receipt, storage, and distribution of medicines throughout the hospital. The role supports high-quality patient care by maintaining optimal stock levels across wards and departments. The post-holder provides leadership, recruitment, training, and performance management for pharmacy stores staff. They drive continuous improvement, promoting safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, while supporting digital innovation and automation to deliver a resilient, compliant, and future-ready medicines distribution service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Pharmacy Stores, ensuring efficient, safe, and accurate receipt, storage, and distribution of pharmaceutical stock.
• Prepare staff rotas, delegate daily tasks, and coordinate training to maintain a skilled and effective team.
• Ensure accurate stock control by managing receipt of goods, investigating discrepancies, and maintaining the pharmacy stock database (EPIC).
• Oversee the replenishment of ward stock and the safe transportation of medicines, including emergency supplies and temperature-sensitive items.
• Manage drug recalls promptly and in line with regulatory requirements.
• Provide professional leadership and line management to pharmacy stores staff, including recruitment, appraisal, performance management, and development.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as Good Distribution Practice and the Trust’s Wholesale Dealer Licence.
• Maintain health and safety standards, including risk assessments, safe storage, and emergency response preparedness.
• Support the dispensing service by ensuring accuracy and safety in labelling and handling of prescriptions where required.

About Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. We know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Additional Information

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This advert closes on Sunday 7 Dec 2025.