East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Stores and Distribution Supervisor

The closing date is 11 February 2026

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Job summary

To assist the Stores and Distribution Service Lead, in running and maintaining an efficient and effective pharmaceutical receipting, storage and distribution hub, for all EKHUFT sites and outside units across Kent. Whilst helping to ensure MHRA Good distribution practice and Home office license requirements are maintained at all times via a Quality Management system.

PLEASE NOTE - WE CANNOT OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. If you hold a Graduate/Post Study work visa, you will only be able to work this role fixed term until the expiry date of your visa.

Main duties of the job

This specific post involves the management of the Senior assistant based in Distribution at Kent and Canterbury hospital and oversees the management of the TWS Pharmacy storekeepers across all 3 acute sites. Approximately 30,000 stock items are issued per week to wards, departments, health centres and other units across Kent.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.

Details

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

344-1181DCB

Job locations

Kent & Canterbury Hospital

Ethelbert Road

Canterbury

CT1 3NG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • NVQ / A Levels
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable

  • Evidence of knowledge of Good Distribution Practice
  • Evidence of knowledge of wholesale dealer licence requirements
  • Evidence of knowledge of Home Office License requirements
  • Knowledge of POSD and JAC dispensing computer process
  • Basic knowledge of Pharmacy

Clinical skills and experience

Essential

  • Experience of leadership or management of an effective team
  • In-depth understanding and experience of materials management
  • Experience of writing SOPs
  • Experience of project managing
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Customer services skills
  • High level of organisational ability
  • Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Flexible team worker
  • Ability to work without supervision
  • Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and numeracy

Desirable

  • Experience of carrying out audits, analysing results and providing written reports on the findings
  • Experience in the JAC stock control system
  • Experience of an automated distribution
  • Experience in hospital setting
  • Knowledge of MHRA WDA(h) License requirements
  • Knowledge of Home Office License Requirements

Other requirements

Essential

  • Upholds and models the Trust values
Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • NVQ / A Levels
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable

  • Evidence of knowledge of Good Distribution Practice
  • Evidence of knowledge of wholesale dealer licence requirements
  • Evidence of knowledge of Home Office License requirements
  • Knowledge of POSD and JAC dispensing computer process
  • Basic knowledge of Pharmacy

Clinical skills and experience

Essential

  • Experience of leadership or management of an effective team
  • In-depth understanding and experience of materials management
  • Experience of writing SOPs
  • Experience of project managing
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Customer services skills
  • High level of organisational ability
  • Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Flexible team worker
  • Ability to work without supervision
  • Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and numeracy

Desirable

  • Experience of carrying out audits, analysing results and providing written reports on the findings
  • Experience in the JAC stock control system
  • Experience of an automated distribution
  • Experience in hospital setting
  • Knowledge of MHRA WDA(h) License requirements
  • Knowledge of Home Office License Requirements

Other requirements

Essential

  • Upholds and models the Trust values

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.

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kent & Canterbury Hospital

Ethelbert Road

Canterbury

CT1 3NG


Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kent & Canterbury Hospital

Ethelbert Road

Canterbury

CT1 3NG


Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Pharmacy Stores and Distribution Lead

Richard Prout

richardprout@nhs.net

01227864143

Details

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

344-1181DCB

Job locations

Kent & Canterbury Hospital

Ethelbert Road

Canterbury

CT1 3NG


Supporting documents

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