Specialist Assistant Distribution Services Role in Cornwall with Sponsorship: Apply Now

Location
Cornwall, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
27,485 – 30,162 per year

About Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
They’re proud to serve the communities of Cornwall with compassionate and expert care. Their Pharmacy Department is at the heart of patient safety and smooth hospital operations. By joining their team, you’ll be stepping into a supportive environment where growth, precision, and meaningful work come together.

Job details

Benefits

• Career growth support – access to training and development opportunities
• Supportive team culture – work with colleagues who value collaboration
• Pension scheme – secure NHS pension plan for your future
• Annual leave – generous entitlement that increases with service
• Wellbeing support – staff networks and services to keep you healthy and balanced

Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services, with a checking qualification completed or in progress
• GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in Maths and English
• Strong experience in pharmacy, ideally hospital-based
• Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, and communication skills
• Ability to follow procedures in line with legal and regulatory standards
• Confident using IT systems and pharmacy robotic systems

Salary Details

This role offers a salary of £27,485 to £30,162 per year depending on experience, aligned with NHS pay structures.

About the Role

This role is all about ensuring patients get safe and timely access to their medicines. As a Specialist Assistant in Distribution Services, you’ll manage ward stock, support dispensary processes, and play a key role in accurate medicine supply. You’ll use the ARX Pharmacy Robot system, carry out stock checks, and keep supply lines running smoothly. You’ll also handle controlled drugs and dispensary work, helping patients and supporting healthcare staff with professionalism and care. Every task you take on makes a direct difference to patient safety and the quality of hospital care.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain ward stock levels to ensure patients and staff always have what they need
• Check expiry dates and highlight discrepancies to safeguard safe use of medicines
• Assemble and release orders accurately using robotic pharmacy systems
• Support dispensary processes to make sure in-patients, out-patients, and discharges receive their medicines correctly
• Handle records and controls with care to maintain legal and regulatory compliance
• Respond to enquiries from patients and NHS staff to offer reassurance and guidance
• Contribute to stock checks and ward moves to keep services efficient and reliable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to confirm any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community they serve. They welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Address: Treliske, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3LJ
• Contact: HR Recruitment Team

Reference Number
RCHT-DS-0925

How To Apply
If you’re ready to take your next step in pharmacy services, don’t wait around. Apply Now and join a team where your skills will directly improve patient care.