Pharmacy Stores Assistant in Manchester

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Pharmacy Stores Assistant to join our busy Inpatient Pharmacy team. This is a varied and physically active role where you will help ensure medicines and pharmaceutical products are received, stored, picked, and distributed safely and efficiently to support patient care across the Trust.

Working as part of the Pharmacy Stores team, you will be responsible for receiving deliveries, replenishing pharmacy stock, and maintaining accurate inventory levels. The role involves regular manual handling, including lifting and moving bulk fluids, feeds, totes, and boxes, using appropriate equipment and safe working practices.

You will also support the operation of automated pharmacy storage systems, carry out stock rotation and expiry date checks, maintain a clean and organised stores environment, and contribute to the safe and secure handling of medicines in accordance with local procedures and Good Distribution Practice. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work, has good attention to detail, works well as part of a team, and is committed to delivering a high-quality service in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

The Pharmacy Stores Assistant will support the efficient receipt, storage and distribution of medicines and pharmaceutical products across the Trust. The post holder will receive, check and unpack deliveries, replenish stock, rotate stock, undertake expiry date checks and maintain accurate stock records to ensure the continuous supply of medicines to pharmacy departments and clinical areas.

The role involves safely handling and transporting stock, including bulk fluids, feeds and pharmaceutical products, using manual handling equipment such as pallet trucks, cages and trollies in accordance with Trust policies and training. The post holder will assist with goods-in processes, support automated pharmacy storage systems where applicable, and maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

Working as part of the Pharmacy Stores team, the post holder will follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Distribution Practice, Health and Safety requirements and Trust policies to ensure medicines are stored and distributed safely and securely. The successful candidate will contribute to a high-quality, efficient pharmacy service that supports excellent patient care while maintaining professionalism, flexibility and a commitment to continuous learning and development.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe. With 10 hospitals and a wide range of community services, we care for over 1 million people every year, and our team of over 30,000 people is at the heart of everything we do.

You’ll be working alongside colleagues from all backgrounds, supporting people from every walk of life, and learning something new every day. We believe that everyone should feel welcome, respected, and valued at work. You can bring your whole self to MFT, knowing that your unique perspective and experiences are celebrated here.

You’ll find that we’re committed to helping you grow - whether you want to develop new skills, progress in your career, or simply make a difference in your community. We offer equal opportunities for everyone, and we’ll support you with training, development, and a caring environment where your health, wellbeing, and safety matter.

Most importantly, you’ll be part of a team where working together and supporting each other is everything. You’ll make new friends, build strong relationships, and have a real voice in shaping the future of our Trust.

Please note that this is not a role that MFT will offer sponsorship for, so you will need to ensure you have your own ongoing right to work in the UK.

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 ‘Documents to download’ heading.

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 part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 qualification relevant to the role (or equivalent experience). 2 GCSE's or equivalent grade C or above in Mathematics and English or equivalent overseas BTEC and NVQ L2 in Pharmacy Services already achieved.

Knowledge: Knowledge of routine pharmacy stores procedures. Experience of working in a stores or warehouse environment. Experience of working within the NHS or another healthcare setting. Knowledge of Cold Chain and COSHH. Knowledge of Health and Safety and demonstrates manual handling techniques. Knowledge of a hospital distribution service.

Experience: Experience of working in a stores, warehouse, logistics, distribution or similar environment. Ability to lift and perform repetitive processes. Experience in a hospital pharmacy stores environment. Experience of using computers or stock control systems. Familiarity with automated pharmacy systems, including HIVE, ARX robotic dispensing systems and Kelsius temperature monitoring systems.