Distribution Assistant Technical Officer

Job Description

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Role Summary

To undertake duties under supervision to manage stock of medications within the pharmacy department and ward areas within the Trust. The role includes tasks such as; preparing stock orders for transport to external locations, performing top up services in clinical areas within the Trust, delivering medications to ward areas and stock maintenance within the department.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

Please note that this role is not eligible for a Skilled Worker visa sponsorship and therefore, you will only be considered if you already have the right to work in the UK. 

Job summary

This post provides an exciting opportunity to join the pharmacy team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to enhance our ability to supply our wards and community areas with the medications they need to provide effective patient centred care.

As a key member of the Trust, you’ll be joining an exceptional team working together to provide the best possible patient outcome. We are treating more patients than ever before and are dedicated to improving services to deliver the best for our patients.

Job responsibilities

The full job description outlines the key areas of responsibility for the role and the person specification details the qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience required.  For more information on the Job Description please view the attachment linked to the advert.

More detail about the role

We are looking for an individual who has a good work ethic and a keen interest in working as part of a pharmacy team. The ideal candidate will have good attention to detail, organisational and communication skills to enhance our ability to provide medicines to the hospital and surrounding areas.  

You will be an excellent communicator as the role requires interacting with healthcare professionals and the wider Pharmacy team.

The successful candidate must be willing to work towards a level 2 BTEC qualification in stock management. 

If you believe you have the skills necessary to fulfil this role we look forward to hearing from you.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 08:30 -17:00

Interview date: Thursday 19th February 2026.

For further information and to arrange an informal visit to meet the team, please contact Tina Hibbert, Lead Pharmacy Technician- Distribution Tel 01392 402453 Email: christina.hibbert@nhs.net.

This post has been identified as involving access to vulnerable adults and/or children and in line with Trust policy successful applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Check/Enhanced Disclosure Check.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.