Pharmacy Storekeeper | London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in London seeks a dedicated Storekeeper to manage stock and support the Drug Distribution Service. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and be proactive in training new staff. Responsibilities include stock management, unpacking deliveries, and maintaining compliance with Good Distribution Practice. This full-time role requires participation in the weekend and bank holiday rota.

Qualifications

• The post holder should have an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
• Good GCSEs or equivalent and obtained or working towards a full NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Help to manage stock and provide a ward top-up service.
• Receive and unpack deliveries and store drugs away.
• Check expiry dates and rotate stock.
• Maintain good housekeeping.
• Deal with non-clinical inquiries from patients.
• Assist in training and induction of new staff.

Education

NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Good GCSEs or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Storekeeper will report to the Section Manager in Purchasing and Distribution. The post holder will predominantly be based in the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution department. The Post holder will support the Drug Distribution Service when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Help to manage stock and provide a ward top-up service (including replenishing Omnicell cabinets) when required.
• Receive and unpack deliveries from external suppliers and store drugs away, dealing promptly with any discrepancies according to SOPs.
• Check expiry dates and rotate stock.
• Maintain good housekeeping by ensuring benches are kept clear of drugs no longer required and stored appropriately.
• Deal with non-clinical inquiries from patients and other healthcare professionals.
• Be compliant with the requirements of Good Distribution Practice (GDP).
• Assist in training and induction of new staff.

Qualifications and Requirements

• The post holder should have an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
• Good GCSEs or equivalent and obtained or working towards a full NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent.

Working Pattern

This is a full time post and the post holder will be required to participate in the weekend & bank holiday rota.

About LNWH

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country, providing a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital with 24/7 ED and urgent care centre, and Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: planned care site with surgical and outpatient services and an urgent care centre

We are a university teaching NHS trust, recognizing the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Application

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This advert closes on Thursday 2 Oct 2025.