Medicines Packing/Logistics Assistant (Higher level)

Job summary

Yorkshire Ambulance Service has undertaken a pilot of prepacked Prescription Only Medicine (POM) pouches for stations in West and North Yorkshire.

An opportunity has now arisen to establish 4 permanent post in the role of Medicine Packing Logistics Assistant, 2 x Full Time (37.5 hours) posts &2 x Part Time (30.0 hours) posts.

This role involves collecting and delivering the pouches to the stations from the main base at HQ in Wakefield, checking the medicines in the pouches and restocking to set levels, and recording essential information in the Medicine Management online system.

You will be numerate and literate with good communication skills, both written and verbal. You will be a team player but able to work alone, use common sense and initiative, and be computer literate (competent in the use Microsoft Outlook, Internet Explorer and standard systems).

Good knowledge of the Yorkshire road network is required as the role involves a significant proportion of driving.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include:

• Required to perform a wide range of duties associated with the provision of prepacked medicine pouches, supply chain logistics, and Medicine Management within the Trust, providing a safe and effective service.
• Provide a high standard of service delivery in relation to the packing of medicines into pouches, delivery to stations and other items under the management of the Hub & Spoke Transformation Team.
• Compliance with all relevant SOPs, controls and standards, both national and Trust specific.
• Required to work with minimum supervision, flexibly across a large geographical area and use initiative in problem solving issues that occur whilst performing duties and within the capabilities of the position.

About us

Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) NHS Trust geographically covers nearly 6,000 square miles of varied terrain, from isolated moors and dales to urban areas, coastline and inner cities.We serve a population of over five million people across Yorkshire and the Humber and strive to ensure that patients receive the right response to their care needs as quickly as possible, wherever they live.We employ more than 7,100 staff, who together with over 1,300 volunteers, enable us to provide a vital 24-hour, seven-days-a-week, emergency and healthcare service.Our ambition is to be an employer of choice, and we are continuously working across our partnership to improve our collective offer to staff in areas like health and wellbeing, benefits and flexible working incl. hybrid working.Benefits:o Flexible working including part-time hours, job shares and flexible hours, agile working (role dependant)o 27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 with service.o Contributory Pension.o NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gyms etc.o Car lease and other salary sacrifice schemes.o Dedicated employee assistance and counselling service.o Opportunities for research participation, career progression and ongoing development.o Well respected, committed and supported staff networks for our workforce.

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Details

• Date posted: 03 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year Per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 174-MPLA-010726
• Job locations: Logistics Hub, Unit C1 Telford Way, Wakefield 41 Industrial Estate, WF2 0XW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you read and understand the attached Job Description, Person Specification and Job Risk Profile to self-assess your suitability before completing your application. Completion of the Supporting Information section within your application is essential and include all relevant experience, knowledge and role related qualities to support your application.

You will work during the day Monday to Friday (06:30-14:30, 07:00-15:00 or 08:00-16:00). You will either have or must successfully complete within the first week the Certificate in Medicines Management for Ambulance Trusts (online externally provided course funded by the Trust).

This role will involve working from the Logistics Hub in Wakefield on a daily basis.