Job summary
Pharmacy Assistant, Distribution & Stores (ATO), Band hours a week)
Undertake general pharmaceutical duties under the supervision of a section manager or deputy, assisting in the provision of a safe and effective pharmacy service in line with current policies, procedures and legal requirements.
Undertake daily stock maintenance activities inn partnership with senior assistant technicians and under the supervision of a section manager or deputy, assisting in the provision of accurate stock balances and ensuring expiry date checks are completed in line with current policies, procedures and legal requirements.
Work within pharmacy Distribution & Stores ensuring all wards and departments receive regular supplies of stock medicines and assist in day to day running of the pharmacy stores.
Daily visits to ward areas within the hospital to complete a stock top-up service., working alongside ward staff in a patient facing area.
While this post is predominantly located at the Cheltenham General Hospital site, there may on occasion be a requirement for staff to work at the Gloucester Royal Hospital site dependent on service needs.
Main duties of the job
Distribution & Stock Management
Carry out ward top-ups by checking stock levels against set lists, monitoring expiry dates, re-ordering medicines, liaising with ward staff, and returning unwanted items to Pharmacy for credit or disposal. Perform daily stock checks, investigate discrepancies, and escalate issues to senior staff. Support monthly expiry checks of the robotic system.
Supply of Medicines
Enter ward orders into the computer system, generate picking lists, assemble and check orders, and prepare TTO packs in line with worksheets. Coordinate with porters to meet delivery and transport deadlines. Ensure external customer orders follow Good Distribution Practice.
Returns Handling
Process returned ward boxes, assess items for reuse/credit, dispose of unsuitable medicines, and arrange waste collection.
Pharmacy Stores
Receive, check, and record deliveries manually or via automated systems. Store items correctly, restock shelves, and assemble IV fluid boxes (manual handling involved). Manage incoming calls for stock orders, serve patients and ward staff at reception hatch, transcribe fluid requests, and book out supplies. Perform additional duties as directed by senior pharmacy staff.
About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
318-26-T0121
Job locations
Cheltenham General Hospital
Sandford Road
Cheltenham
GL53 7AN
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached detailed Job Description and a full person specification for further details on the main responsibilities of this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached detailed Job Description and a full person specification for further details on the main responsibilities of this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
* Good level of literacy and numeracy
Desirable
* Entry Level qualification in principles of stock management (eg. NVQ or Buttercups) or equivalent or willing to work towards qualification if required
Knowledge And Skills
Essential
* Excellent communication skills
* Understanding written Standard Operating Procedures
* Ability to use computer, basic skills to operate Pharmacy Systems
Desirable
* Recent experience of implementing change or quality improvement.
Experience
Essential
* Previous Team Working Experience
Desirable
* Previous pharmacy experience
* Previous experience of distribution & stores duties
* Previous pharmacy experience working in a hospital
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Cheerful, friendly personality
* Honesty and integrity
Desirable
* Able to perform manual handling tasks
* Positive approach
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
* Good level of literacy and numeracy
Desirable
* Entry Level qualification in principles of stock management (eg. NVQ or Buttercups) or equivalent or willing to work towards qualification if required
Knowledge And Skills
Essential
* Excellent communication skills
* Understanding written Standard Operating Procedures
* Ability to use computer, basic skills to operate Pharmacy Systems
Desirable
* Recent experience of implementing change or quality improvement.
Experience
Essential
* Previous Team Working Experience
Desirable
* Previous pharmacy experience
* Previous experience of distribution & stores duties
* Previous pharmacy experience working in a hospital
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Cheerful, friendly personality
* Honesty and integrity
Desirable
* Able to perform manual handling tasks
* Positive approach
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cheltenham General Hospital
Sandford Road
Cheltenham
GL53 7AN
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Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cheltenham General Hospital
Sandford Road
Cheltenham
GL53 7AN
Employer's website
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