Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Pharmacy Stores Assistant
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About the Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
Working as part of the Pharmacy Stores team, you will be responsible for:
- Receiving deliveries
- Picking stock for wards and departments
- Replenishing pharmacy stock
- 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
- Supporting the operation of automated pharmacy storage systems
- Carrying out stock rotation and expiry date checks
- Maintaining a clean and organised stores environment
- Contributing to the safe and secure handling of medicines in accordance with local procedures and Good Distribution Practice
About You
This role is ideal for someone who:
- Enjoys practical, hands-on work
- Has good attention to detail
- Works well as part of a team
- Is committed to delivering a high-quality service in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Daily Tasks
The Pharmacy Stores Assistant will support the efficient receipt, storage and distribution of medicines and pharmaceutical products across the Trust. The post holder will:
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- Receive, check and unpack deliveries
- Replenish stock
- Rotate stock
- Undertake expiry date checks
- 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 and electric tugs in accordance with Trust policies and training
- Assisting with goods-in processes
- Supporting automated pharmacy storage systems where applicable
- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
Compliance and Teamwork
Working as part of the Pharmacy Stores team, the post holder will:
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Adhere to Good Distribution Practice, Health and Safety requirements and Trust policies to ensure medicines are stored and distributed safely and securely
- 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
About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
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Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: MONIKA WADAS
- Job title: PHARMACY STORES OPERATIONAL MANAGER
- Email address: monika.wadas@mft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01612915393
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