Pharmacy Assistant - Distribution
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Are you looking for a rewarding role where your work directly supports patient care? Join our pharmacy medicines distribution team at one of the UK's leading NHS Trusts and help ensure medicines reach patients safely, accurately, and on time.
You'll work with cutting-edge automation, including the largest Omnicell cabinet network in Europe, giving you hands-on experience in a modern hospital pharmacy environment.
What You'll Do
- Restock ward medicine cabinets using the Omnicell system
- Support the supply of medicines across the hospital
- Help maintain pharmacy equipment and stock accuracy
- Work as part of a friendly, supportive multidisciplinary team
Training & Development
Full training is provided, including a GPhC-accredited Level 2 Medicines Stock Assistant qualification (or equivalent). There are excellent opportunities to develop and progress into senior pharmacy assistant roles within the department.
If we receive a high volume of application, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for supplying stocked medicines to Omnicell cabinets, completing manual top-ups for items stored outside of Omnicell, and participating in the Omnicell cycle count rota. They will support the effective inventory management of pharmacy stock and assist with the safe receipt, storage, and supply of pharmaceutical items in line with departmental procedures and Good Distribution Practice.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive, inclusive team that values collaboration and care
- Gain hands-on experience in one of the UK's most advanced hospital pharmacy settings
- Work in a role where every task contributes directly to patient treatment
- Access to excellent NHS benefits, staff wellbeing support, and ongoing development opportunities
About us
Guy's andSt Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Guy's & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
Details
Date posted
14 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£31,066 a year
p.a. inc HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time
Reference number
196-LIS10862E
Job locations
Guys and St Thomas' Hospitals
Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7EH
United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Stores and Distribution
- To work within standard operating procedures for the medicines distribution service.
- To receive medicines into stock from wholesalers and manufacturers, separating CDs, unlicensed and bonded medicines, IV fluids and cold chain products.
- To participate in the topping up service, ordering and maintaining stock for clinical areas against agreed stock lists, which includes supplying bulky IV fluids.
- To supply medicines to the pharmacy Omnicell cabinets in clinical areas, ensuring adherence to local procedures.
- To report on and follow up on the overstocking, understocking and review of stock levels.
- To issue stock on the pharmacy computer system against a written or electronic order.
- To pick and supply requisitioned items to clinical areas.
- To ensure that pharmaceuticals products returned to the pharmacy store are checked for the suitability for re-issue and that returns are made using the EPIC computer system.
- To file delivery notes and requisition paperwork according to Good Distribution Practice.
- To complete daily stock checks on the pharmacy inventory.
- To remove expired and damaged stock.
- To clean and tidy shelves and equipment in the pharmacy stores areas.
- To perform robot maintenance and ensure all medicines are processed correctly into and out of the pharmacy robot.
- To remove waste medicines to the pharmacy disposal area and dispose of safely.
- Act as a point of contact for telephone enquiries, providing courteous assistance and directing queries to the appropriate person or team.
- Any other duties required which are judged to be within the competency of the pharmacy assistant grade, with appropriate training where required.
Training
- To undertake the Medicines Stock Assistant Level 2 course, or relevant.
- To undertake and record CPD.
Job responsibilities
Stores and Distribution
- To work within standard operating procedures for the medicines distribution service.
- To receive medicines into stock from wholesalers and manufacturers, separating CDs, unlicensed and bonded medicines, IV fluids and cold chain products.
- To participate in the topping up service, ordering and maintaining stock for clinical areas against agreed stock lists, which includes supplying bulky IV fluids.
- To supply medicines to the pharmacy Omnicell cabinets in clinical areas, ensuring adherence to local procedures.
- To report on and follow up on the overstocking, understocking and review of stock levels.
- To issue stock on the pharmacy computer system against a written or electronic order.
- To pick and supply requisitioned items to clinical areas.
- To ensure that pharmaceuticals products returned to the pharmacy store are checked for the suitability for re-issue and that returns are made using the EPIC computer system.
- To file delivery notes and requisition paperwork according to Good Distribution Practice.
- To complete daily stock checks on the pharmacy inventory.
- To remove expired and damaged stock.
- To clean and tidy shelves and equipment in the pharmacy stores areas.
- To perform robot maintenance and ensure all medicines are processed correctly into and out of the pharmacy robot.
- To remove waste medicines to the pharmacy disposal area and dispose of safely.
- Act as a point of contact for telephone enquiries, providing courteous assistance and directing queries to the appropriate person or team.
- Any other duties required which are judged to be within the competency of the pharmacy assistant grade, with appropriate training where required.
Training
- To undertake the Medicines Stock Assistant Level 2 course, or relevant.
- To undertake and record CPD.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English grade A-C (4-9)
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to work in a team
- Clear and well spoken/written English
- Problem solving skills to resolve queries
- Good attention to detail
Knowledge
Essential
- Computer skills - basic data entry
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English grade A-C (4-9)
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to work in a team
- Clear and well spoken/written English
- Problem solving skills to resolve queries
- Good attention to detail
Knowledge
Essential
- Computer skills - basic data entry
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Guys and St Thomas' Hospitals
Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7EH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Guys and St Thomas' Hospitals
Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7EH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Job responsibilities
Stores and Distribution
- To work within standard operating procedures for the medicines distribution service.
- To receive medicines into stock from wholesalers and manufacturers, separating CDs, unlicensed and bonded medicines, IV fluids and cold chain products.
- To participate in the topping up service, ordering and maintaining stock for clinical areas against agreed stock lists, which includes supplying bulky IV fluids.
- To supply medicines to the pharmacy Omnicell cabinets in clinical areas, ensuring adherence to local procedures.
- To report on and follow up on the overstocking, understocking and review of stock levels.
- To issue stock on the pharmacy computer system against a written or electronic order.
- To pick and supply requisitioned items to clinical areas.
- To ensure that pharmaceuticals products returned to the pharmacy store are checked for the suitability for re-issue and that returns are made using the EPIC computer system.
- To file delivery notes and requisition paperwork according to Good Distribution Practice.
- To complete daily stock checks on the pharmacy inventory.
- To remove expired and damaged stock.
- To clean and tidy shelves and equipment in the pharmacy stores areas.
- To perform robot maintenance and ensure all medicines are processed correctly into and out of the pharmacy robot.
- To remove waste medicines to the pharmacy disposal area and dispose of safely.
- Act as a point of contact for telephone enquiries, providing courteous assistance and directing queries to the appropriate person or team.
- Any other duties required which are judged to be within the competency of the pharmacy assistant grade, with appropriate training where required.
Training
- To undertake the Medicines Stock Assistant Level 2 course, or relevant.
- To undertake and record CPD.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English grade A-C (4-9)
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to work in a team
- Clear and well spoken/written English
- Problem solving skills to resolve queries
- Good attention to detail
Knowledge
Essential
- Computer skills - basic data entry
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