About this role
Job summary
We're here to make every medicine count. Our Pharmacy team plays a vital role in ensuring patients receive the right medicines, at the right time, every time. From sourcing life-saving treatments to ensuring seamless distribution across our wards and departments, we are committed to delivering safe, efficient, and compassionate care. We believe in empowering our people to grow, and this progression post is designed to help you take the next step in your pharmacy career.
Join our friendly and forward-thinking Procurement & Distribution team and play a key role in ensuring patients receive the right medicines, at the right time, every time.
This is a structured progression post from Band 4 to Band 5, with a clear development plan, mentorship, you'll manage medicine ordering, liaise with suppliers, maintain stock availability, and help deliver cost-effective, safe, and efficient pharmacy services.
Are you hardworking, friendly, enthusiastic, registered or soon to be registered; then we're looking for you to join our dedicated support services team?
This post requires candidates who are flexible, looking to progress their careers and above all be passionate and focused on providing the best possible patient care.
You may be looking to expand your hospital experience or make that leap from community. We'd love to hear from you.
Please note: we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.
Main duties of the job
To supervise the Pharmacy Procurement and Distribution department, supporting the efficient and effective procurement and distribution of medicines.
Ensure that all legal and departmental practices including Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs), MHRA Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Distributors, COSHH, Lifting and Handling Regulations and all Trust Policies and Procedures are followed.
To supervise and oversee the training of all operational staff within the procurement and distribution department.
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts and offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualification & Registration Essential
NVQ & BTec level 3 or Apprenticeship in Pharmaceutical science/studies Registration with GPhC Final accuracy Checking (ACPT)
Desirable
Hospital experience Experience in use of CMM (JAC) pharmacy computer system Line management experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Address Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)