Specialist Pharmacy Technician or Assistant - Stores and Distribution

You will be working under the direct supervision of the Lead Pharmacy Technician for Procurement, Stores and Distribution and supported by the Chief Pharmacy Technician in Operations. You will work between Midland Metropolitan University Hospital Pharmacy and our brand new Sheldon Block Pharmacy, Stores & Distribution Hub due to open early 2025. Main duties of the job will include:

• To contribute to the development and delivery of a high quality, comprehensive Trust-wide Pharmacy Distribution service.
• To contribute to the management of the pharmacy automated storage and retrieval system by developing and maintaining robust working practices that allows pharmacy to deliver and efficient service.
• To participate in the stock replenishment service, issue and distribution of pharmaceuticals provided to all wards, theatres and departments.
• Oversee the day to day management of stores and distribution areas and Pharmacy Assistants.
  
  Are you a community or hospital pharmacy technician who wants to specialise in Pharmacy Stores & Distribution? Or are you an experienced Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) who is currently working within Pharmacy Stores and Distribution who is ready for the next step in your career?, You will require an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) in order to apply for this role or if you are a Pharmacy technician you will require your NVQ Level 3 qualification.
  
  Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), is now open and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding. The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities. We have three strategic objectives: 1. Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff 2. Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do 3. Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live