Senior Pharmacy Assistant – Stores and Distribution

Bupa; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Season ticket loan

Gympass discounts

Onsite massages

Enhanced pension

Life insurance

Cycle2work

Flexible working

Job summary

Bupa Cromwell Hospital in London is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Assistant to support procurement, stores and distribution across hospital locations. You will ensure stock availability, process purchase orders and coordinate deliveries with suppliers and clinical teams.

Essential qualifications include a BTEC Level 2 Pharmacy Assistant or equivalent, experience in pharmacy purchasing, excellent organisational and communication skills, and proficient IT abilities.

Qualifications

• BTEC Level 2 Pharmacy Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience in pharmacy purchasing or procurement environment.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Good IT and database skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work under pressure.
• Proactive, flexible and customer-focused approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacy procurement activities and purchase orders.
• Manage stock levels and inventories across stores and satellite locations.
• Coordinate deliveries, goods receipt and distribution of medicines.
• Monitor back orders, medicine shortages and supply disruptions.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and assist with corrective actions.
• Support service improvement initiatives and efficiency projects.
• Provide guidance to Pharmacy Assistants and new team members.
• Maintain compliance with pharmacy regulations and SOPs.

Skills

Stock management

Communication skills

Time management

IT skills

Customer focus

Procurement experience

Prioritisation

Education

BTEC Level 2 Pharmacy Assistant

Tools

Ascribe

Job description

Job Description: Vacancy: Senior Pharmacy Assistant – Stores And Distribution Department

Pharmacy Location: Cromwell Hospital, 164-178 Cromwell Road, London SW5 0TU

• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full time, 37.50 hours per week
• Shift patterns: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm and Saturdays 8:30am-2pm

We make health happen The Cromwell Hospital is a leading private hospital in southwest London providing outpatient and Inpatient service. The hospital has 180 beds and 4 suites, 6 theatres, level 2 and 3 full intensive care facilities, paediatrics, diagnostic services, physiotherapy, a dedicated day surgery unit, and private GP services.

Joining Bupa, you'll benefit from access to our state-of-the art Clinical Training Facility, a centre for connected learning, care and careers. This forms part of Bupa Campus, a vibrant new learning initiative which brings us together in virtual and physical spaces across the Bupa globe.

As a Senior Pharmacy Assistant, you will be a key member of the Pharmacy Procurement, Stores and Distribution Team, supporting the day-to-day operation of pharmacy stores and distribution services. You will work closely with suppliers, pharmacy colleagues and clinical teams to ensure stock availability, efficient purchasing processes and excellent customer service across multiple hospital locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pharmacy procurement activities and process purchase orders accurately.
• Manage stock levels and inventory across pharmacy stores and satellite locations.
• Coordinate deliveries, goods receipt and the distribution of medicines and consumables.
• Monitor back orders, medicine shortages and supply disruptions.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and assist with corrective actions.
• Support service improvement initiatives and operational efficiency projects.
• Provide guidance and support to Pharmacy Assistants and new team members.
• Maintain compliance with pharmacy regulations, SOPs and hospital standards.

Qualifications / Experience

Essential

• BTEC Level 2 Pharmacy Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
• Previous experience working within a pharmacy purchasing or procurement environment
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Good IT and database skills
• The ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively under pressure
• A proactive, flexible and customer-focused approach to work

Desirable

• Experience using Ascribe or similar pharmacy systems
• Acute hospital pharmacy experience
• Data analysis and reporting skills
• Experience contributing to audits, quality improvement or service development projects
• Previous supervisory or team-leading experience

Benefits

• Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people.
• Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing.
• We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.
• Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:
• Payment of Professional Registration fees
• Access to Bupa Campus and our Clinical Training Facility to support your clinical career development
• Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
• An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
• Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work
• Discounted access to online gym sessions through Gympass
• Various other benefits and online discounts
• Free onsite massages as a recognition for your hard work
• Opportunity to participate in our annual awards ceremony

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: [e-mail] At Bupa we strive to ensure all our of customers, patients and staff are safe. All employees have a duty to ensure that safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk is prioritised and acted on appropriately,

Time Type: Full time Job Area: Clinical Services Locations: Cromwell Hospital London

Be at the heart of helping people live longer healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We employ more than 80,000 people globally who are making this a reality. Wherever you work, one thing stands out about Bupa people. Our customers are our passion – they’re at the heart of our positively different culture of care. At Bupa you’ll be challenged, you’ll be encouraged to innovate, and collaborate with colleagues who are committed to delivering exceptional experiences. We trust, respect and consider everyone, knowing your difference will make the difference.