Site Oxford University Hospitals – PPDU Cowley Town Oxford
Closing 11/06/2026 23:59
Position Title
Pharmacy Distribution Assistant
Pay
Band 2 £24,169.00 pro rata (based on 37.5hrs)
Location
Based in the warehouse on the Unipart site in Cowley, with rotation across all Oxford Trust sites.
Responsibilities
* Carry out pharmacy ward top‑up services.
* Pick and pack appropriate goods for delivery to wards and departments.
* Check and put away pharmacy deliveries.
* Process returns and waste medicines in line with departmental policy.
* Complete relevant units of BTEC in Pharmaceutical services within the designated time frame.
* Familiarise with the operation of the pharmacy computer system.
* Carry out ward/department top‑ups on any of the sites serviced by the Purchasing and Distribution Unit.
* Check expiry dates on wards and ensure drug cupboards are kept to an acceptable standard.
* Assemble ward and dispensary picking lists.
* Answer telephones and deal with queries.
* Print stock to‑follow lists for wards & dispensaries.
* Check for short‑dated and expired stock within the distribution or store area.
* Print ward stock lists as required.
* Assist the Senior Distribution Assistant in maintaining a tidy, safe and efficient working environment.
* Process the return of goods from wards and departments, including entering data into the pharmacy computer system and checking return lists.
* Dispose of pharmacy waste in accordance with guidelines.
* Engage in improving the distribution service in conjunction with senior staff.
* Become accredited to check boxes assembled by other staff.
* Work towards and attain a BTEC Level 2 in Principles and Practices for Pharmacy Support Staff.
* Receive training in the relevant element of Good Distribution Practice (GDP).
* Unpack goods delivered and check against original orders and delivery notes.
* Confirm parcels are for the correct delivery address and that stock is in suitable condition.
* Ensure goods received match goods ordered and are accurate against purchase order.
* Restock shelves with deliveries from suppliers, ensuring stock rotation and appropriate storage conditions.
* Record goods entered into the pharmacy system.
Person Specification
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Good telephone manner.
* Reliable and conscientious.
* Good literacy and numeric skills.
* Flexible approach to work and willingness to learn and take on new tasks.
* Basic computer skills.
* GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English.
* NVQ2 in Pharmaceutical Science.
* Previous experience working in a pharmaceutical field.
* Previous experience in a receipt and distribution environment.
Probation
Subject to a 6‑month probationary period.
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