Pharmacy Support Worker - Stores & Distribution

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Milton Keynes is seeking a Pharmacy Support Worker for the Stores and Distribution team. The post is Band 2 (£25,272) per annum, 37.5 hours per week, with flexible working options for MKUH staff and weekend/Bank Holiday rosters.

The role involves picking, packing, receipting orders, stock rotation and ward supplies to staff and patients. Work involves light lifting and handling heavy items with training provided.

Qualifications

• Under supervision, perform pharmaceutical tasks relevant to knowledge and experience.
• Provide accurate, efficient stock service and maintain quality standards for wholesale supply.

Responsibilities

• Picking, packing and receipting of orders, stock rotation and ward supply including extended services.
• Lifting and moving heavy items with appropriate training, weekend and bank holiday roster duties.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Pharmacy Support Worker – Stores and Distribution

Department: Pharmacy

Band 2 £25,272 per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic Pharmacy Support Worker, to join the Stores and Distribution Team at Milton Keynes University Hospital. Are you a motivated individual with excellent communication and organisational skills who is dedicated to working as part of a team? If so, now is your chance to contribute your skills and knowledge to Milton Keynes University hospital.

This post will involve picking, packing and receipting of orders, stock rotation and ward supply including extended services.

Working as part of a team the role will involve lifting and moving of heavy items with appropriate training. Weekend & Bank Holiday working as part of a roster.

Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

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Interview date: 5 October 2026

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• To perform, under supervision, all types of pharmaceutical work appropriate to the level of knowledge and experience, to participate in the provision of pharmaceutical services to our patients and staff.
• To provide accurate, efficient, and high-quality supply service to the trust and external customers ensuring the continued quality of products, maintaining the standards required for wholesale supply, as required by the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Authority.

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. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.

Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.

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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Julianne Paarmann Job title: Pharmacy Quality Assurance & Procurement Officer Email address: [e-mail]