Pharmacy Stores Assistant

Job overview

Do you want to work in a busy department that is committed to providing a quality service and focuses on patient care and experience? This is your opportunity to join our diverse pharmacy team. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading integrated health, teaching, research, and innovation organisation in the thriving city region of Manchester. We offer a unique range of services to the North West, treating and managing the simplest to the most complex conditions and diseases. Therefore, recruiting the best talent to fulfil this role is really important to us.

We have an opportunity for Pharmacy Stores Assistants within the Stores team at the Pharmacy department on the North Manchester General Site

Main duties of the job

You will be required to:

assist in the receipt, internal transfer and storage of inward goods by following Good Distribution Practice.

ensure that the stores area of the department is utilised appropriately, is kept clean and tidy, waste medicines and packaging disposed of as per policy and that stock is stored and rotated according to procedure.

assist the Stores Manager and Stores Team Leader to ensure that stock is available for dispensing and the replenishment of wards and departments.

maintain adequate levels of pharmaceutical stocks and be responsible for the notification to pharmacy procurement staff of stock that requires re-ordering.

assist in the effective use of the Automated Stores and Dispensing system (Robot), with regards to input of stock and general housekeeping duties.

ensure competence in Robot ‘Super User’ status is maintained and act as a subject matter expert (SME) in its operation in support of the Dispensary and Stock Replenishment Teams.

work independently and as part of a team in a busy environment

maintain good levels of communication with various people

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.

Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place.  This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others.  You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Supporting Documents’ section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.