Pharmacy Stores Manager - Stores & Distribution | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 24 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,763 - £43,466 Per Annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | Sutton, SM2 5PT |
| Company: | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7828734/282-SB1305 |
Summary
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe. Our Pharmacy Department plays a key role in maintaining and enhancing the Trust’s reputation. An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic person to join the department in the role of Pharmacy Stores Manager. Leading a team of four staff members, you will be responsible for managing and ensuring the smooth transition of stock from receipt into Stores, through to distribution to wards, dispensary areas and other clinical areas across the Trust, as well as participating in specific departmental projects as seen appropriate. Other key areas of focus for the role include good stock control, waste minimisation, supply issues management and stock rationalisation and coordination of the 3rd party led direct to ward IV fluids service. You will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and able to manage and supervise a team of staff to ensure continued excellent service provision. For further information, please contact Tim McCarthy 0208 642 6011 ext1366
• To manage the effective and safe operation of the Pharmacy Stores, to ensure safe provision of the
pharmacy stores services at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust (RMH).
• Key working relationships
- Senior Pharmacy Technician distribution, Central London site
- Pharmacy Purchasing Team, Sutton
- Named Patient Technician, Sutton
- In-patient Dispensary staff, Cross site
- Pharmacy Systems Manager and Deputy
- Deputy Chief Pharmacy Technician, Technical Services
- Chief Technician, Clinical Trials
- Other RMH staf
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
For further information please refer to the Job Description and PersonalSpecification
• Manage the stores & distribution team and service, providing an efficient day to day running and coordination of services and personnel in the stores and distribution area.
• Ensure an efficient and effective top-up and distribution service is provided to all wards and departments including the Chelsea site.
• Ensure stock level and expiry date checks are carried out in accordance with the relevant SOPs.
• Participate in the education and training of pharmacists, technicians & assistants.
• Manage, develop and perform appraisals for staff working within Pharmacy Stores and ensure all staff working in the stores team uphold the value framework of the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.
• Become a super user for the Epic system for stores and distribution related issues and provide support and training on its use.
• Become a super user for the ward located automated drugs cabinet at the Sutton site and provide support and training on their use.
This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Mar 2026
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