Pharmacy Technician, Stores and Drug Distribution
London North West Healthcare NHS Trust, Dormer's Wells, Ealing
Pharmacy Technician, Stores and Drug Distribution
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London North West Healthcare NHS Trust, Dormer's Wells, Ealing
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 24 Oct | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Location ref: Dormer's Wells, Ealing
Full Job Description
- Responsible for the efficient and effective management of the Stores and Distribution at Ealing Hospital.
- Lead and support the day-to-day operation of the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution service.
- Supervise, train, and develop stores and distribution staff, providing day-to-day leadership and line management support.
- Ensure the safe, efficient, and timely receipt, storage, and distribution of medicines and pharmaceutical products across the Trust.
- Support the management and optimisation of automated dispensing and stock management systems where applicable.
- Work collaboratively with pharmacy, nursing, procurement, and wider multidisciplinary teams to ensure medicines are available when and where they are needed.
- Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, supply issues, and distribution queries.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Stores and Distribution Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic, innovative, and friendly pharmacy team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with experience in pharmacy stores, stock management, and distribution services, who is committed to delivering a high-quality and efficient service that supports excellent patient care. The successful candidate will work closely with the pharmacy stores and distribution team to ensure the safe, timely, and cost-effective receipt, storage, and distribution of medicines and pharmacy products across the Trust. You will play a key role in maintaining stock availability, supporting inventory management processes, and contributing to the continuous improvement of pharmacy logistics services. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills and enjoy working as part of a large multidisciplinary team. The role requires someone who is approachable, adaptable, flexible, and committed to providing a reliable service while maintaining high standards of accuracy and patient safety. Applicants must be registered Pharmacy Technicians with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and have experience supervising or line managing staff. Experience within pharmacy stores, distribution, procurement, or inventory management services is desirable. - Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
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London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at:
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