Pharmacy Stores & Goods Receipt Assistant

North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for a Pharmacy Goods-In team member to manage pharmaceutical deliveries at their site in Bristol. Responsibilities include receiving and processing goods, maintaining accurate inventory records, and preparing supplies for relevant departments. The role requires previous warehouse experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work individually and within a team. Successful candidates will start on the Agenda for Change pay scale Band 2 and have opportunities for progression based on training completion.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse or stock management role.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Positive attitude and capability to handle a fast-paced work setting.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process pharmaceutical deliveries.
• Maintain accurate inventory documentation.
• Prepare supplies for various departments.
• Assist in stock audits and compliance checks.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Stock management

Attention to detail

Ability to work under own initiative

Job description

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and process deliveries of pharmaceutical goods in accordance with NHS policies and procedures.
• Ensure accurate documentation and recording of goods received, including checking delivery notes against purchase orders.
• Maintain inventory control and ensure proper storage and organisation of stock.
• Assist in stock rotation and monitoring expiry dates to minimise wastage.
• Prepare and distribute pharmaceutical supplies to relevant departments as required.
• Participate in stock checks and audits to ensure compliance with governance and regulatory standards.
• Work collaboratively with the wider pharmacy and logistics teams.
• Rotate between the Brunel Pharmacy site and the off-site warehouse, providing flexibility and adaptability to meet operational demands.

You will commence on Agenda for Change pay scale Band 2. All the relevant Pharmaceutical training will be provided under the supervision of the Pharmacy Learning and Development team. After successful completion of all in‑house training and Buttercups training course, you will be assessed by the Pharmacy Supply Services Manager/Lead before the final sign off and, if successful, you will progress to Band 3.

This is an exciting opportunity within our Pharmacy Goods‑In team based at Southmead Hospital and our off‑site warehouse location! The successful candidate will bring a positive attitude whilst working in a fast‑paced environment and supporting the efficient management of pharmaceutical supplies and stock.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a warehouse, stock management, or similar role, and must be able to work under their own initiative, whilst completing priority tasks as part of the wider team! We look forwards to hearing from you!

Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award‑winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialties. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first‑class experience for everyone who uses our services. North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti‑discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

If you are from outside the area, Bristol is consistently voted as one of the best places to live in the UK, with a rich history, thriving arts, music, gastronomic and independent retail scenes, excellent transport links and easy access to the spectacular countryside and coastlines of South Wales, Devon, and Cornwall.

If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.

If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel [phone].

North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT's workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

Please note that stringent pre‑employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.