Pharmacy Support Worker – Stores and Distribution

Job overview

Pharmacy Support Worker – Stores and Distribution

Department Pharmacy

Band 2 £25,272 Per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic Pharmacy Support Worker, to join the Stores and Distribution Team at Milton Keynes University Hospital. Are you a motivated individual with excellent communication and organisational skills who is dedicated to working as part of a team? If so, now is your chance to contribute your skills and knowledge to Milton Keynes University hospital.

This post will involve picking, packing and receipting of orders, stock rotation and ward supply including extended services.

Working as part of a team the role will involve lifting and moving of heavy items with appropriate training. Weekend & Bank Holiday working as part of a roster.

Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

Interview 30 April 2026

Main duties of the job

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

'7.10 out of 10 feel they experience a safer workplace and focus on wellbeing, supporting one another and prioritising over all wellbeing, this scoring has increased from last year.' ''NHS Survey, 2024''

• To perform, under supervision, all types of pharmaceutical work appropriate to the level of knowledge and experience, to participate in the provision of pharmaceutical services to our patients and staff.   •    To provide accurate, efficient, and high-quality supply service to the trust and external customers ensuring the continued quality of products, maintaining the standards required for wholesale supply, as required by the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Authority.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Stock shelves in the Inpatient Pharmacy, Outpatient Pharmacy, and any other required location ensuring that stock is kept clean, tidy, in the correct place and used in order FEFO (first expiry first out).
• Carry out regular stock checks of medicines stored within these areas reporting any discrepancies to the Procurement Pharmacy Technician.

Professional Responsibilities

• To cooperate with managers to ensure the Pharmacy department is compliant with relevant statutory and professional standards on Health & Safety, COSHH, Clinical Governance, and Medicines Management.
• To participate in the Pharmacy 7 day working rota including shift working, working at weekends and bank holidays on rotation with the other Pharmacy Support staff and in cooperation with other pharmacy staff.

Wholesale Specific Activities if required:

Performing the above tasks in the Wholesale Dealers Stores and:

• Performing quality inspections of all wholesale stock received and reporting any issues to the Responsible Person
• Unpacking the wholesale stock into the designated wholesale area.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details