Senior Pharmacy Distribution Assistant

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS teaching trust in the United Kingdom seeks a pharmacy staff member to perform various duties including pharmacy ward top-up services and managing deliveries. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in pharmacy services. The role is vital in ensuring the smooth operation of pharmacy services to support patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a pharmacy distribution environment.
• NVQ2/BTEC or equivalent in pharmacy services, or completion of relevant units.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Pharmacy ward top‑up services.
• Pick and pack appropriate goods for delivery to wards and departments.
• Check and put away Pharmacy deliveries.
• Process returns and waste medicines in line with departmental policy.

Skills

Experience working in a pharmacy distribution environment

Ability to carry out Pharmacy ward top‑up services

Education

NVQ2/BTEC or equivalent in pharmacy services

Job description

Main duties

• Carry out Pharmacy ward top‑up services.
• Pick and pack appropriate goods for delivery to wards and departments.
• Check and put away Pharmacy deliveries.
• Process returns and waste medicines in line with departmental policy.
• Access to vulnerable people may be required; a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a pharmacy distribution environment.
• NVQ2/BTEC or equivalent in pharmacy services, or completion of relevant units.

Desirable criteria

• Management or supervisory experience.

About Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country, providing a broad range of general and specialist clinical services across four hospitals – John Radcliffe, Churchill, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and Horton General. We are committed to delivering compassionate excellence, upholding high standards of care, and fostering a safe, respectful working environment.