Pharmacy Distribution Assistant | Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 01 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,465 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 October 2025 |
| Location: | Ashton Under Lyne, OL6 9RW |
| Company: | Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7403904/245-HS2PHA-09-25 |
Summary
Pharmacy Distribution Assistant
Band 2
37.5 hours
Permanent
We are looking for an organised reliable Pharmacy Distribution Assistant to help ensure the safe and efficient supply of medicines across our hospital.
Key Responsibilities:
• Receive, store, and distribute pharmaceutical products.
• Maintain accurate stock records and support inventory management.
• Deliver medicines to wards and departments in a timely manner.
• Work closely with pharmacy and clinical teams to support patient safety.
What We’re Looking For:
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
Previous experience in a healthcare or logistics setting is desirable but not essential, full training provided.
Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunatelynot eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annum and/or the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.
The Pharmacy Distribution Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the safe, efficient, and timely distribution of medicines and pharmaceutical supplies across the hospital. Working closely with pharmacy staff and clinical teams, the postholder ensures that stock is delivered, replenished, and stored appropriately in line with Trust policies and procedures.
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
This advert closes on Monday 15 Sep 2025