Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Distribution | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider in Central and North West London seeks a Senior Pharmacy Assistant to ensure timely medicine deliveries to wards and clinics. Responsibilities include ordering medicines, assisting in the dispensing process, and supervising pharmacy staff. Candidates must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services. This role offers valuable experience in a vital healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Order medicines and issue stock to wards and departments.
• Assist in dispensing process and produce labels.
• Supervise Pharmacy Assistants and manage stock distribution.

Skills

Clerical support

Order processing

Supervision

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Tools

Medecator

Ascribe

Job description

Overview

The Senior Pharmacy Assistant (SATO) will be the main point of contact for wards and clinics and will be responsible for ensuring all wards and clinics receive their regular supply of medicines within the required timeframe. They will provide clerical and administrative support to the pharmacy purchasing team, including processing orders. The post is based in the Pharmacy stores and supports the local delivery of high quality pharmacy services to patients within Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust.

Responsibilities

• Order medicines via Medecator and issue stock to on-site and off-site wards and departments within the Trust.
• Assist in the dispensing process, including producing labels using the computer system Ascribe and dispensing medication for patients.
• Supervise Pharmacy Assistant (ATO) staff working in the pharmacy stores and report to the Deputy Purchasing & Distribution Manager.
• Manage the distribution email and process order requests.
• Book out stocklists for Peripheral Site wards.
• Replenish Omnicell systems with weekly orders and carry out regular audits.
• Ensure good stock rotation and carry out monthly expiry date checks on all goods; notify the Purchasing Manager of slow-moving lines and excess stocks.
• Return excess stock from wards and monitor daily activities.
• Undertake administrative responsibilities and housekeeping duties, including helping to manage stock, cleaning and tidying.

Qualifications

You will be required to have an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services, or be signed off as competent by a supervising Pharmacist if covered by the Grandparent Clause.

Reporting and Location

The SATO will check all orders assembled by support staff, supervise ATOs in stores, and report to the Deputy Purchasing & Distribution Manager. The postholder is based in the Pharmacy stores.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Friday 26 Sep 2025.