Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual with extensive experience and a keen interest in Pharmacy Automation in the provision of Pharmacy Services.
The Pharmacy Automation Coordinator will play a key role in the management, maintenance, and optimisation of automated systems within the Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Pharmacy Department and Wards.
Main duties of the job
This role will oversee the efficient operation of automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs), robotic dispensing systems, and the Aerocom pneumatic tube system, ensuring seamless medication storage, dispensing, and distribution across the hospital.
Working closely with Pharmacy, IT, and clinical teams, you will support system improvements, training, troubleshooting, and compliance with regulatory standards to enhance patient safety and operational efficiency.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Combined Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Degree in Robotics and Autonomous Systems or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant experience in hospital pharmacy operations
- Specialist knowledge and experience of statistical and analytical techniques and procedures, acquired through degree level or equivalent plus additional Pharmacy specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate diploma level or equivalent relevant experience
- Strong knowledge of automated dispensing systems, robotic pharmacy technology, and pneumatic tube systems.
- Experience in system maintenance, troubleshooting, and user support for automation technology.
- Understanding of medication safety, stock management, and regulatory compliance in a hospital setting.
- Strong IT literacy and ability to analyse system data for performance improvement.
- Experience working with Omnicell, BD Pyxis, or similar ADC systems.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Medimat, Rowa, or other robotic dispensing systems.
- Project management experience in healthcare automation.
Person Specification
Combined Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Degree in Robotics and Autonomous Systems or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant experience in hospital pharmacy operations
- Specialist knowledge and experience of statistical and analytical techniques and procedures, acquired through degree level or equivalent plus additional Pharmacy specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate diploma level or equivalent relevant experience
- Strong knowledge of automated dispensing systems, robotic pharmacy technology, and pneumatic tube systems.
- Experience in system maintenance, troubleshooting, and user support for automation technology.
- Understanding of medication safety, stock management, and regulatory compliance in a hospital setting.
- Strong IT literacy and ability to analyse system data for performance improvement.
- Experience working with Omnicell, BD Pyxis, or similar ADC systems.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Medimat, Rowa, or other robotic dispensing systems.
- Project management experience in healthcare automation.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
