Pharmacy Assistant Distribution

Go back Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 15 February 2026

Roles available: 2 full‑time. Are you looking for a rewarding role where your work truly impacts patient care? Join our dynamic pharmacy distribution team at one of the UK's leading NHS Trusts and play a vital role in ensuring medicines reach patients safely, accurately, and on time.

We operate the largest number of Omnicell cabinets in Europe and the second largest in the world, giving you the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology at the forefront of hospital pharmacy automation.

• Restock ward drug cabinets using the Omnicell automated system
• Maintain and optimise our advanced pharmacy hardware and equipment
• Support the accurate and timely supply of medicines to patients across the hospital
• Work closely with pharmacy professionals, gaining hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, supportive environment where teamwork is key

We’ll invest in your growth from day one. You’ll complete a GPhC accredited Level 2 Medicines Stock Assistant course, or equivalent, building the skills and confidence for a fulfilling, long‑term career in the pharmacy supply chain. Many of our team members go on to progress into senior assistant or technician roles within the Trust.

If you’re organised, enthusiastic, and ready to take on a meaningful challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

The post holder will be responsible for supplying stocked medicines to Omnicell cabinets, completing manual top‑ups for items stored outside of Omnicell, and participating in the Omnicell cycle count rota. They will support the effective inventory management of pharmacy stock and assist with the safe receipt, storage and supply of pharmaceutical items in line with departmental procedures and Good Distribution Practice.

• Be part of a supportive, inclusive team that values collaboration and care
• Gain hands‑on experience in one of the UK's most advanced hospital pharmacy settings
• Work in a role where every task contributes directly to patient treatment
• Access to excellent NHS benefits, staff wellbeing support and ongoing development opportunities

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Guy's & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best‑known hospitals – Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high‑quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and, as part of King's Health Partners, we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world‑class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.

We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.

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