Pharmacy Logistics Assistant

NHS; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Wales is seeking a Pharmacy Logistics Assistant to join their distribution team. The role involves processing medication orders, replenishing stock, and delivering medication to wards. Applicants should have GCSE qualifications in Maths and English, with experience in logistics and healthcare environments being beneficial. A methodical and accurate approach to tasks is essential, along with strong organization skills. This position requires flexibility and commitment to training and development.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth opportunities

Access to ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Maths and English grade C or above at GCSE level is required.
• Experience of distribution/stock control systems preferred.
• Previous Pharmacy experience and working in a healthcare environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process medication stock orders and provide a ward top-up service.
• Replenish automated medication storage cabinets at ward level.
• Participate in delivery of medication to wards and departments.

Skills

Ability to follow and work to procedures and processes

Standard keyboard skills with basic computer literacy

Able to organise and manage own time/tasks

Accurate and methodical in approach to tasks

Education

Maths and English at GCSE or equivalent level

Job description

Pharmacy Logistics Assistant

The closing date is 19 January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our team of Pharmacy Assistants at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, working within our distribution, logistics and dispensary teams.

The successful candidate will have evidence of a good standard of general education and have attained a GCSE grade C or above in Mathematics and English (or equivalent).

If not already held, they will be willing to work towards achieving an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services within an agreed timescale, which will mean doing a proportion of work in your own time in order to achieve this.

Main duties of the job

You will carry out a whole range of Pharmacy Logistics duties including processing medication stock orders, providing a ward top up service, replenishment of our automated medication storage cabinets at ward level, stock control, goods receiving/storekeeping and delivery of medication to our wards and departments.

You will be expected to work effectively as part of our dedicated team. You should be willing to work in a flexible manner and be able to undertake the full remit of the role.

Applicants must have an accurate and methodical approach to tasks as well as being conscientious, responsible and reliable, and have the ability to work using your own initiative as well as working as part of a team.

Participation in the regular portering weekend rota and Bank Holidays are integral to this role.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including: a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Maths and English at GCSE or equivalent level.

Experience

• Experience of distribution/stock control systems.
• Previous Pharmacy experience.
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment.

Skills

• Ability to follow and work to procedures and processes
• Standard keyboard skills with basic computer literacy.
• Able to organise and manage own time/tasks.
• Accurate and methodical in approach to tasks.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board