Pharmacy Stores & Goods Receipt Assistant | North Bristol NHS Trust

North Bristol NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an individual for their Pharmacy Goods-In team at Southmead Hospital and an off-site warehouse. The role involves receiving and processing pharmaceutical deliveries, maintaining inventory, and participating in stock audits. The ideal candidate should have experience in stock management and be able to work flexibly. This position offers a pathway for progression within the NHS with provided training. The advert closes on 30 Dec 2025.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse, stock management, or similar role.
• Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to rotate between different sites.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and process deliveries of pharmaceutical goods.
• Ensure documentation accuracy and maintain inventory control.
• Participate in stock checks and audits.

Job description

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!

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Please be aware this vacancy may close early if we receive high volumes of applications.

Key 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.

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 under‑represented 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.

Please view the attached Job Description and Personal Specification documents for further details on the role.

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Dec 2025