Job overview
Are you an enthusiastic and highly motivated Pharmacy Assistant? We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our dynamic pharmacy team at King's Mill Hospital. As a vital part of our Stores and Distribution area, you'll play a key role in ensuring the seamless flow of medications to support patient care.
Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively with clinical pharmacy colleagues on wards to provide an efficient supply service.
- Fulfil orders for wards and departments, both manually and via our state-of-the-art Automated Dispensing Robot.
- Manage all aspects of stock control, including the receipt of medicine requirements for the Trust.
- Operate the Automated Dispensing Robot to store and retrieve stock, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
At King's Mill Hospital, we believe that happy colleagues deliver better care. Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes your wellbeing. We provide ample opportunities for professional development and career progression!
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- IT skills, including the management of files
- Accurate keyboard skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of Automated Dispensing systems
- Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice, to comply with requirements of MHRA Wholesaler dealer’s licence
- Knowledge of procedures for Stores and Distribution
Experience
Essential
- Experience of stock control
- Experience of team working
- Ability to work alone
- Proven oral and written communication skills
Desirable
- Housekeeping skills
- Filing and record keeping
- Customer/patient care
- Pharmacy experience
Contractual
Essential
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Regular attendance during the required hours
- Weekend and bank holiday working
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths Grade C or equivalent
- GCSE English Language Grade C or equivalent
Desirable
- IT qualification
- NVQ level 2 Pharmacy
Further Training
Essential
- Customer Care
Desirable
- In-house training programme, including distribution, goods receipt and returns validations
- In-house Manual Handling training
- In-house training in the handling of cytotoxic spillage
- In-house training in the use of relevant pharmacy computer programs
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This advert is for Pharmacy Assistant Stores and Distribution with Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton In Ashfield, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Jul 2026.
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