Specialist Pharmacy Assistant - Stores and Distribution

Band 4 Specialist Pharmacy Assistant (Stores and Distribution)

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency Recruitment

Job Overview

• Position: Specialist Pharmacy Assistant - Stores and Distribution

• Band: Band 4 (£28,392 to £31,157 per year)

• Location: Good Hope Hospital, Rectory Rd, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7RR (University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust)

• Contract Type: Permanent

• Working Pattern: Full-Time, Flexible Working (Participation in late-night and weekend working rotas required)

• Closing Date: 16th August 2026

• Reference Number: 304-9018120

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is partnering with University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust to recruit a proactive and organised Band 4 Specialist Pharmacy Assistant to join our Stores and Distribution Services team at Good Hope Hospital.

In this hands-on, vital role, you will coordinate the flow of medicines through stores, distribution, and pre-packing to keep wards and patients safely supplied every day. You will manage stock and emergency supplies, dispense controlled and high-cost drugs, liaise closely with procurement and clinical teams, and help train and develop junior colleagues within a supportive, values-led environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Stock & Workflow Coordination: Receive and store inventory, top up ward stock, carry out daily stock checks (including fridge temperatures), and ensure outstanding orders are followed up promptly.

• Dispensing & Supply: Accurately dispense and supply medicines (including controlled and high-cost drugs) for inpatients, discharge, and outpatients, handle private prescriptions, and process cash transactions.

• Cross-Departmental Liaison: Communicate daily with wards, procurement, portering, and transport to resolve queries and maintain efficient medicine supply chains.

• Training & Quality Improvement: Support the induction and training of new team members, contribute to SOPs and service improvements, and maintain rigorous accuracy under pressure.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills (or equivalent support staff qualification).

• National Level 3 qualification (e.g. ILM Level 3 or similar) or equivalent practical experience.

• Evidence of working accurately, such as the West Midlands Dispensing Accuracy Assessment (or working towards) and Controlled Drug dispensing competency.

Experience (Essential)

• Recent hospital pharmacy experience.

• Understanding of stock control systems, dispensing processes, Health and Safety, manual handling, and COSHH.

• Experience interacting with patients, the public, and healthcare professionals while managing challenging situations.

Benefits & Additional Information

• Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 per annum (Agenda for Change Pay Scheme).

• Development: Genuine support to complete recognised competencies such as accuracy checking and dispensing assessments.

• Inclusion: UHB is committed to an inclusive, values-driven workplace culture and provides reasonable adjustments for staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions.

• Checks: Subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. (Note: Role requires the ability to lift moderate weights up to 15kg).