Senior Pharmacy Assistant Barts Health NHS Trust

Seprinsa; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Senior Pharmacy Assistant in a leading NHS trust, where you will play a crucial role in the Medicines Distribution Unit. This rotational position offers a chance to work across various functions, ensuring efficient supply chains and supporting patient care. Join a dedicated team focused on continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare delivery. If you're passionate about making a difference in pharmacy operations and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow and contribute to a high-performing NHS organization committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmacy operations and stock management.
• Knowledge of procurement and financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement and receipt of stock from suppliers.
• Process invoices for timely financial management.
• Collaborate with staff for proper distribution of medications.

Skills

Inventory Management

Procurement Processes

Financial Management

Collaboration Skills

Education

Pharmacy Technician Qualification

Job description

Senior Pharmacy Assistant – Rotational - Medicines Distribution Unit (MDU) & Procurement

Band 3

The Pharmacy Department at Barts Health is one of the largest in the country, serving a population of 2.5 million. We provide clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation services across five hospital sites in the City of London, East, and Northeast London.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Pharmacy Assistant (SATO) working on a rotational basis within the Medicines Procurement and Distribution Department.

This position involves working within the Medicines Distribution Unit (MDU) at Barts Health, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to assist in the supply and management of stock items.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Supporting the procurement and receipt of stock from suppliers and manufacturers.
2. Processing invoices for payment to ensure timely financial management.
3. Loading inventory into the robotics system and organizing stock on shelves for easy access.
4. Collaborating with ward and departmental staff to ensure proper distribution of medications and stock items.

As a rotational role, the post holder will work across various functions or teams within the MDU, gaining a comprehensive understanding of medicines distribution operations. This role is vital for maintaining efficient pharmacy supply chains, ultimately supporting patient care at Barts Health.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider in Britain.

The group is on an improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having improved from special measures, we are now focused on continuous service improvement for our patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate patient care in east London and beyond. We aim to deliver high standards of harm-free care and ensure patients receive care in the right place at the right time. We also strive to be an outstanding place to work, guided by our WeCare values and behaviours.

We are committed to promoting inclusion and fostering an environment where every staff member feels a sense of belonging. We value diversity and support an inclusive working environment.

The full job description and person specification outline the key tasks, responsibilities, qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attachments below for more details.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will support flexible working arrangements to meet individual needs. If interested in flexible working, please discuss this with the recruiting manager.

For further discussion about this role, please contact Jas Minhas, Pharmacy Lead for Procurement.

This advert closes on Thursday, 15 May 2025.