Job Overview

Position: Specialist Pharmacy Assistant - Stores and Distribution
Band: Band 4 (£28,392 to £31,157 per year)
Location: Good Hope Hospital, Rectory Rd, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7RR (University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-Time, Flexible Working (Participation in late-night and weekend working rotas required)
Closing Date: 16th August 2026
Reference Number: 304-9018120

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is partnering with University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust to recruit a proactive and organised Band 4 Specialist Pharmacy Assistant to join our Stores and Distribution Services team at Good Hope Hospital.

In this hands-on, vital role, you will coordinate the flow of medicines through stores, distribution, and pre-packing to keep wards and patients safely supplied every day. You will manage stock and emergency supplies, dispense controlled and high-cost drugs, liaise closely with procurement and clinical teams, and help train and develop junior colleagues within a supportive, values-led environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Stock & Workflow Coordination: Receive and store inventory, top up ward stock, carry out daily stock checks (including fridge temperatures), and ensure outstanding orders are followed up promptly.
Dispensing & Supply: Accurately dispense and supply medicines (including controlled and high-cost drugs) for inpatients, discharge, and outpatients, handle private prescriptions, and process cash transactions.
Cross-Departmental Liaison: Communicate daily with wards, procurement, portering, and transport to resolve queries and maintain efficient medicine supply chains.
Training & Quality Improvement: Support the induction and training of new team members, contribute to SOPs and service improvements, and maintain rigorous accuracy under pressure.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills (or equivalent support staff qualification).
National Level 3 qualification (e.g. ILM Level 3 or similar) or equivalent practical experience.
Evidence of working accurately, such as the West Midlands Dispensing Accuracy Assessment (or working towards) and Controlled Drug dispensing competency.

Experience (Essential)

Recent hospital pharmacy experience.
Understanding of stock control systems, dispensing processes, Health and Safety, manual handling, and COSHH.
Experience interacting with patients, the public, and healthcare professionals while managing challenging situations.

Benefits & Additional Information

Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 per annum (Agenda for Change Pay Scheme).
Development: Genuine support to complete recognised competencies such as accuracy checking and dispensing assessments.
Inclusion: UHB is committed to an inclusive, values-driven workplace culture and provides reasonable adjustments for staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions.
Checks: Subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. (Note: Role requires the ability to lift moderate weights up to 15kg).