0987 - Assistant Technical Officer - Dispensing

Job summary

Interview Date: TBC

Our inclusive and diverse Pharmacy department has a strong clinical presence in all areas. We are innovative and forward-thinking and have invested in a host of technical improvements, including robotics and state of the art dispensaries and technical services. The department is noted to be very friendly, and is constantly looking to develop and expand. This is an exciting time at Barnsley Hospital with the recent implementation of electronic prescribing bringing excellent opportunities for further innovation and service development.

If you are looking for an exciting new challenge, we have the perfect opportunity for you. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and forward-thinking individual to join our team as a Pharmacy Assistant within our inpatient/outpatient dispensaries.

Main duties of the job

As a Dispensary based pharmacy assistant your duties will include:

Dispensing medication including unlicensed drugs, cytotoxic drugs, inpatient and outpatient prescriptions and stock/over-labelled items in accordance with the agreed safe systems of work practice.

Rotation within the pharmacy department of the Trust Inpatients and Outpatients

Dispensing monitored dosage systems

Supporting Trust initiatives for the rapid discharge of patients by swiftly and accurately dispensing discharge medication

Assisting in the maintenance of reasonable stock levels and the performance of the daily rolling stock takes to comply with audit requirements.

Clerical duties booking in prescriptions and ensuring pharmacy systems are being used for discharge and tracking of medications, filling.

Answering telephone and face to face queries from a wide range of staff groups, patients and carers, and refer appropriate queries to the relevant member of the pharmacy team when necessary.

Liaising with various members of the pharmacy team and ward staff when solving supply problems and ensuring the best service to patients.

Patient counselling in accordance with pharmacy procedures within out patients when handing medications out.

Assisting in the receipt and issue of goods in the pharmacy, checking delivery notes and invoices if required

Providing mentorship, induction and training of relevant members of the pharmacy team.

To participate in the late night, weekend and Bank Holiday rotas.

About us

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work.

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone.

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation.

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Please note we reserve the right to close positions early

Details

• Date posted: 19 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: C9163-0987E-06-2026
• Job locations: Pogmoor Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2EP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Assistant Technical Officer - Dispensing

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