Senior Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer - Stores and Distribution

Job overview

The post holder will work as part of a dedicated pharmacy stores team to deliver a high standard of care to patients by assisting in the day-to-day duties of the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution unit with a specific focus on the distribution and subsequent receiving of all medicines. Work will be carried out under the supervision of the Lead Pharmacy Stores and Distribution Team. This role will be cross site helping ensure the distribution and receiving practice across the unit is the same.

Main duties of the job

• To participate in the supply of medicines to wards and departments
• To assist in the receipt, unpacking and storage of incoming goods into the department
• To investigate errors and discrepancies in orders, and take necessary action
• To carry out stock control procedures within the department

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.