Job Description

We are looking for a Distribution Operative to join our team.
In this role you will support the delivery of pharmaceutical medications across multiple NHS and non-NHS outpatient and inpatient wards on the RSH site including Antelope House.
This role will assist in ensuring the timely delivery and collection of goods and services across the Royal South Hants Site. We are looking for someone to provide an efficient, accurate, flexible and cost-effective Pharmacy distribution service across the Royal South Hants Hospital site and external transport.
Part of this role will be to develop and maintain a culture of service improvement which promotes quality and safety and striving to do better. And you will actively contribute to team development on a routine basis
If this sounds like the role for you, then please apply today!
Main duties of the job
*To work under the direction of the Supply Chain Operations Manager and Supply Chain Supervisors
*To collect stock profiles from the wards and departments.
*To deliver stock boxes, TTO's, fluids and feeds to the wards and departments throughout the day.
*To collect controlled drug requisition books.
*To obtain a signature when delivering controlled drugs.
*To bag or box up for collection, Pharmacy products for outside units as per schedules.
*To notify staff on the ward or department of any fridge items delivered.
*To decant liquid nitrogen into flasks or cryoguns and then deliver to departments.
*To respond to Pharmacy and specimen collection requests using a mobile phone.
*To ensure during delivery of pharmacy products are kept safe and secure.
*To collect and deliver pathological specimens as per schedule.
*Demonstrates role to others.
*To assist in the delivery of stock and non-stock parcels to the correct location ensuring dated, written and printed signature are received during times of downtime.
*To advise to the Supply Chain Operations Manager regarding possible service changes and improvements.
*To maintain the working area in a clean and tidy condition.
*To undertake any other duties commensurate with the position.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.
Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.
We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.
Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
Details
Date posted
26 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-FME-10273
Job locations
Royal South Hants Hospital
Graham Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO14 0YG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to GCSE level in Maths and English or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Recent and regular working experience in Stores and Distribution
• Working with customers
• Team player
• Good attendance record in line with trust averages
• Self motivated
• Experience of working in a changing environment
• Manual handling including experience of using appropriate equipment provided
• Trustworthy/Dependable

Desirable

• Previous hospital working environment

Additional Criteria
Essential

• Excellent communication skills in English written and verbal
• An ability to use general IT applications
• Ability to concentrate on repetitive tasks and deal with unpredictable interruptions
• Ability to use own initiative, prioritise workload and work autonomously.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to GCSE level in Maths and English or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Recent and regular working experience in Stores and Distribution
• Working with customers
• Team player
• Good attendance record in line with trust averages
• Self motivated
• Experience of working in a changing environment
• Manual handling including experience of using appropriate equipment provided
• Trustworthy/Dependable

Desirable

• Previous hospital working environment

Additional Criteria
Essential

• Excellent communication skills in English written and verbal
• An ability to use general IT applications
• Ability to concentrate on repetitive tasks and deal with unpredictable interruptions
• Ability to use own initiative, prioritise workload and work autonomously.

Skills Required