Medicines Assistant

1 month ago


Preston, United Kingdom North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust Full time

Medicines Supply Hub, Preston, Lancashire

We are looking to appoint Medicines Assistants to support the procurement, stock control and distribution of medicinal products based at the NWAS Medicine Supply Hub in the Ribbleton area of Preston.

You will need excellent organisational and teamwork skills in order to undertake this role. You must be able to work within a team, work accurately under pressure, have a good eye for detail, be able to prioritise your workload, meet deadlines and be committed to the delivery of high standards.

Applicants must possess minimum GCSEs grade 3-9 (D or above) (or equivalent qualifications) which must include Maths and English. All applicants must have a satisfactory enhanced DBS, good attendance record and a willingness to learn. Full training will be provided, and the post holder(s) will be required to commence any relevant qualifications deemed necessary for the post.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the supply of pharmaceutical products to ambulance stations and the stock control of medicines. They will work with the Medicines Supply Team to ensure efficient receipt, storage and distribution of goods from stores to stations. This will involve stock receipt, packing medicine pouches, using computer systems and preparation of deliveries to be loaded onto courier vehicles. You will require effective communication skills to liaise with other staff in the stores area, staff on ambulance stations and with our logistics team to ensure timely transfer and delivery of stocks and orders.

This is a permanent contract with opportunities available for part time or full-time hours, with a Monday to Friday working pattern. Benefits of working for the NHS include access to the NHS Pension scheme, uniform supplied, modern working conditions, ongoing training and eligibility for Blue Light Discounts.

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.

Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.
We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.

Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.

We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.



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