Procurement & Distribution Assistant Technician

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

NHS Pension scheme

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) for Procurement & Distribution. The role focuses on stock management of medications across pharmacy and ward areas, with duties including placing supplier orders, tracking deliveries and ensuring timely distribution.

The successful candidate will work under supervision, support procurement activities and work towards NVQ level 2 in stock management.

Qualifications

• Requires GCSEs at grade C or above in Maths, English and Science.
• Willing to work towards an NVQ level 2 in stock management.
• Training will be provided; previous pharmaceutical experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock of medications in pharmacy and ward areas.
• Prepare stock orders for transport to external locations.
• Top up services in clinical areas and deliver medications to wards.
• Maintain stock within the department and manage procurement activities.
• Place supplier orders and track deliveries; receive goods and process invoices; meet deadlines.

Skills

IT skills

Time management

Communication

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

GCSEs in Maths, English and Science (C or above)

Job description

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) for Procurement & Distribution. The role focuses on stock management of medications across pharmacy and ward areas, with duties including placing supplier orders, tracking deliveries and ensuring timely distribution.

The successful candidate will work under supervision, support procurement activities and work towards NVQ level 2 in stock management.