Pharmacy Technician, Stores and Drug Distribution

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; Southall Green; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Stores and Distribution Pharmacy Technician to lead the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution service at our hospital sites. You will oversee stock receipt, storage, and timely distribution of medicines, and support automated dispensing systems.

You will work with pharmacy and cross‑functional teams to maintain stock availability and drive continuous improvements in logistics and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmacy stores, stock management and distribution services.
• Must be a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Experience supervising or line managing staff is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage Stores and Distribution at Ealing Hospital for efficient operation.
• Lead day-to-day operation of the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution service.
• Supervise, train and develop stores and distribution staff with line management.
• Ensure safe, efficient receipt, storage and distribution of medicines and products.
• Support optimisation of automated dispensing and stock management systems.
• Collaborate with pharmacy, nursing, procurement and multidisciplinary teams; resolve stock discrepancies.

Skills

Stock management

Pharmacy stores

Distribution services

Staff supervision

Education

GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Automated dispensing systems

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the efficient and effective management of the Stores and Distribution at Ealing Hospital.
• Lead and support the day-to-day operation of the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution service.
• Supervise, train, and develop stores and distribution staff, providing day-to-day leadership and line management support.
• Ensure the safe, efficient, and timely receipt, storage, and distribution of medicines and pharmaceutical products across the Trust.
• Support the management and optimisation of automated dispensing and stock management systems where applicable.
• Work collaboratively with pharmacy, nursing, procurement, and wider multidisciplinary teams to ensure medicines are available when and where they are needed.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, supply issues, and distribution queries.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Stores and Distribution Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic, innovative, and friendly pharmacy team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with experience in pharmacy stores, stock management, and distribution services, who is committed to delivering a high-quality and efficient service that supports excellent patient care.

The successful candidate will work closely with the pharmacy stores and distribution team to ensure the safe, timely, and cost-effective receipt, storage, and distribution of medicines and pharmacy products across the Trust. You will play a key role in maintaining stock availability, supporting inventory management processes, and contributing to the continuous improvement of pharmacy logistics services. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills and enjoy working as part of a large multidisciplinary team. The role requires someone who is approachable, adaptable, flexible, and committed to providing a reliable service while maintaining high standards of accuracy and patient safety. Applicants must be registered Pharmacy Technicians with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and have experience supervising or line managing staff. Experience within pharmacy stores, distribution, procurement, or inventory management services is desirable.

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.

Our major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides 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 providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

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