Pharmacy Stores & Distribution Manager | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable NHS trust in Milton Keynes seeks a Pharmacy Stores & Distribution Manager to lead pharmacy operations, ensuring regulatory compliance while managing a dedicated team. This pivotal role involves overseeing supply chains, stock management, and patient care standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in pharmacy and experience in staff leadership. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing pharmacy operations.
• Strong leadership and staff management skills.
• Knowledge of MHRA Good Distribution Practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead pharmacy stores and messenger service operations.
• Ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations.
• Manage staff recruitment and training.

Skills

Team leadership

Stock management

Compliance with regulations

Training and development

Education

Degree in Pharmacy or related field

Job description

Overview

Pharmacy Stores & Distribution Manager
Department: Pharmacy
Band 5 £31,049 - £37,796 Per annum
Hours 37.5 hours per week including weekend and Bank Holiday commitments.
All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to lead our Pharmacy Stores & Distribution team at Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) NHS Trust. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role within a supportive and progressive department, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant supply of medicines across the hospital and to external partners. As Pharmacy Stores & Distribution Manager, you will oversee day-to-day operations of the pharmacy stores and messenger service, manage stock control and distribution in line with MHRA Good Distribution Practice, and lead your team to deliver high standards of patient care and service. You will work closely with colleagues in pharmacy, nursing, and other healthcare teams to ensure medicines are available where and when they are needed, supporting the safe and timely administration of critical medicines.

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Responsibilities

• Leading the pharmacy stores and messenger service, ensuring compliance with GDP and Trust policies.
• Managing, supporting and developing staff, including recruitment, training, appraisals, and performance.
• Oversee ward stock management and the top-up service, ensuring timely and accurate supply of medicines.
• Liaising with procurement and clinical colleagues to resolve stock issues, shortages, and recalls.
• Contributing to financial management, service performance monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Supporting Health & Safety, security, and quality assurance in pharmacy stores.

Additional duties

• The main duties include, but are not limited to:
• To lead the daily operations of the pharmacy stores and messenger service.
• To ensure the stores is compliant with MHRA Good Distribution Practice under the supervision of the Chief Pharmacy Technician and Operations lead.
• Human Resource Management: All posts with responsibility for managing staff are expected to lead, motivate, develop and reward staff and are required to comply with the Trust's policies and Manager's Code of Conduct; to be responsible for the personnel management of colleagues within stores tea and pharmacy messenger team.
• Education and Training: To contribute to developing a comprehensive induction programme for pharmacy stores and distribution colleagues to ensure all staff are trained to the appropriate level, reviewing, and evaluating training needs on a regular basis; to act as a mentor for staff within stores and distribution function.

About MKUH

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career. As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities. We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.

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Main duties (summarised)

• To lead the daily operations of the pharmacy stores and messenger service.
• To ensure the stores are compliant with MHRA Good Distribution Practice under the supervision of the Chief Pharmacy Technician and Operations lead.

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This advert closes on Thursday 9 Oct 2025