Ward Pharmacy Stock Controller & Supplies

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Poole is seeking a Pharmacy Stores Assistant to join the Stores team. You will manage day-to-day ward stock top-ups, receive goods from suppliers and ensure timely, accurate dispensing to wards and departments.

The role involves manual handling, lifting up to 20kg, and you will contribute to stock checks, expiry date audits and efficient filing within the MDU and Dispensary while complying with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Manual handling, lifting, pushing, pulling and bending with boxes.
• Ability to use mechanical aids to move loads over 20kg (training provided).
• Walking across the hospital site to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• To conduct ward stock top-ups and audit stock levels.
• Issue stock, pack ward boxes and restock ward stock cupboards.
• Inform ward staff of stock level concerns on wards.
• Receive goods from deliveries and process orders via the computer system.
• Carry out scheduled stock sweeps and expiry date checks.
• Assist with filing, storage and stock rotation in the MDU and Dispensary.
• Support housekeeping duties in the MDU and Dispensary.
• Attend team and Pharmacy staff meetings and participate in appraisals.
• Complete mandatory training and Personal Development Plans.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Manual handling

Stock control

Wards supply

Education

NVQ level 2 in Pharmaceutical science

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Poole is seeking a Pharmacy Stores Assistant to join the Stores team. You will manage day-to-day ward stock top-ups, receive goods from suppliers and ensure timely, accurate dispensing to wards and departments.

The role involves manual handling, lifting up to 20kg, and you will contribute to stock checks, expiry date audits and efficient filing within the MDU and Dispensary while complying with health and safety regulations.