# 0987 - Assistant Technical Officer - Dispensing > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/0987-assistant-technical-officer-dispensing/23cbde7b-e365-4e24-8d4e-67ef61673840 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/0987-assistant-technical-officer-dispensing/23cbde7b-e365-4e24-8d4e-67ef61673840.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Barnsley - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 to £27,476 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-06-29T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-19T12:10:13.521Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9163-0987E-06-2026?employerCode=C9163 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/C9163-0987E-06-2026/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=C9163-0987E-06-2026 - **Employer website:** https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Supporting Documents Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## Responsibilities Job Description for Assistant Technical Officer - Dispensing Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Supporting Documents Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation. ## Person Specification ### Values **Essential** - Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important - Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work - Please describe in around 100 words: How do you ensure you contribute to a well functioning team? ### Experience **Essential** - - **Desirable** - - ### Qualifications **Essential** - NVQ 2 in pharmacy services or 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above in English, Mathematics and 2 Sciences, and commitment to undertake training in order to meet the General Pharmaceutical Council requirements. - On the job training and Pharmacy experience equivalent to NVQ level 3 in dispensing practice **Desirable** - Computer literate ### Knowledge and Awareness **Essential** - Understanding of the need for confidentiality. **Desirable** - Working knowledge of pharmacy practices - Knowledge of stock control - Knowledge of Data Protection Act - Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act - Knowledge of COSHH ## Documents - [0987 (DOC, 603 KB)](document:2964236) - [Recruitment Pack (PDF, 971 KB)](document:2964237) - [Working at Barnsley Hospital (PDF, 786 KB)](document:2964239) - [values based recruitment guidance for candidates (PDF, 727 KB)](document:2964238) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.