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Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Previous employment in pharmacy
- Knowledge and Skills
Intermediate computer skills
- Knowledge and Skills
Good written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge and Skills
Ability to work carefully with attention to detail
- Knowledge and Skills
Ability to work unsupervised in an organised manner
- Knowledge and Skills
Ability to plan work & meet targets
- Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrates an understanding of good time management skills
- Knowledge and Skills
Understands the need for written policies and procedures
- Knowledge and Skills
Has an understanding of the need for patient confidentiality
- Education/ Qualification/ Training
Level 2 Apprenticeship/NVQ/BTEC or equivalent pharmacy services modules
- Education/ Qualification/ Training
GCSE passes at grade C or above in English and Maths or equivalent
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Work experience in a hospital pharmacy
- Experience
Mental Health Experience
- Experience
Experience of directing & instructing staff
- Experience
Experience of dealing with the public
- Experience
Experience of problem solving
- Experience
Experience of ordering and invoicing
Job overview
We have an opportunity for a Full Time Qualified Assistant Technical Officer to join the Mile End Pharmacy Dispensary team. The post holder will be an integral part of the team, participating in the full range of dispensing activities. They will also provide top up duties to ensure stock is maintained in the most appropriate way.
You should have great communication and interpersonal skills; be motivated, flexible and adaptable; and be able to work in an ever changing environment.
You will be expected to develop good working relationships with other staff within the pharmacy and the hospital.
All applicants must have completed the pharmacy service assistant apprenticeship or equivalent pharmacy services modules at level 2, covering law & ethics, assembly, supply, and handling stock.
For any further information please contact Lianne Zammitt or Jennifer Clifford on 0204 591 9100.
Main duties of the job
- To assist with the provision of a high quality pharmacy service to patients of the Trust
- To undertake general dispensary and distribution activities including ward based top ups
- To assist the technical and professional staff in the day-to-day running of the Department
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further details.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Assistant Technical Officer with East London NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Officer (discipline unspecified) role. The advertised salary is £31,554 - £33,270 per annum, pro-rata, inc HCA. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Oct 2026.
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