Pharmacy Stores Assistant | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer:
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Manchester, M13 9WL
Pay:
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
Yes
Closing Date:
22/04/2026
About this job
Do you want to work in a busy department that is committed to providing a quality service and focuses on patient care and experience?
This is your opportunity to join our diverse pharmacy team.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading integrated health, teaching, research, and innovation organisation in the thriving city region of Manchester.
We offer a unique range of services to the North West, treating and managing the simplest to the most complex conditions and diseases.
Therefore, recruiting the best talent to fulfil this role is really important to us.
We have an opportunity for Pharmacy Stores Assistants within the Stores team at the Pharmacy department on the Oxford Road Campus.
You will be required to: assist in the receipt, internal transfer and storage of inward goods by following Good Distribution Practice; ensure that the stores area of the department is utilised appropriately, is kept clean and tidy, waste medicines and packaging disposed of as per policy and that stock is stored and rotated according to procedure; assist the Stores Manager and Stores Team Leader to ensure that stock is available for dispensing and the replenishment of wards and departments; maintain adequate levels of pharmaceutical stocks and be responsible for the notification to pharmacy procurement staff of stock that requires re‑ordering; assist in the effective use of the Automated Stores and Dispensing system (Robot), with regards to input of stock and general housekeeping duties; ensure competence in Robot ‘Super User’ status is maintained and act as a subject‑matter expert (SME) in its operation in support of the Dispensary and Stock Replenishment Teams; work independently and as part of a team in a busy environment maintain good levels of communication with various people. 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, a great place to start or grow your career.
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.
We’ll be committed to helping you grow.
Benefits and Opportunities
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.
Supporting Documents
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, please see the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the “Supporting Documents” heading.
Diversity and Inclusion
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Diversity matters: MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any unlawful discrimination across our workforce.
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 an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Your Application
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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Apr 2026.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
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