# Assistant Technical Officer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/assistant-technical-officer/96aae76c-651c-4ff3-8f55-40f883739cc7 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/assistant-technical-officer/96aae76c-651c-4ff3-8f55-40f883739cc7.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust - **Location:** Lawton House, Trust Headquarters - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Officer (discipline unspecified) - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 per annum (pro-rata) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 32.5 hours per week (Working between the hours of 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-17T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-03T15:07:06.136Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Staffordshire/StokeonTrent/North_Staffordshire_Combined_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Assistant_Technical_Officer/Assistant_Technical_Officer-v8187907 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8187907?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.combined.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) Band 2 £25,272 per annum (pro-rata), part time, 32.5 hours per week. *Please note - due to current Immigration rules and regulations, this post is not eligible for sponsorship* Job summary North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust, Pharmacy department is seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to become part of our team. We provide medication to support the treatment for a variety of mental health issues to patients across North Staffordshire. You must be able to work as a team member and on an individual basis and although Pharmacy experience is not essential for this post, you must be willing to work towards an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy services. Hours of work are Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00, primarily based at Harplands Hospital site. ### Main duties of the job Main duties of the job The main duties of the role involve working in a busy Pharmacy department ensuring a safe and effective service is provided. Main duties include: - Effective stock management of all pharmaceuticals. - Safe and efficient supply and return of medication / pharmacy orders to the wards/departments. - Dispensing medications for inpatients and outpatients. - Carrying out ATO duties including reception duties, communicating with wards and departments regarding medication supplies, replenishing emergency stocks, expiry date checking, stock taking and ward stock top-up duties ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - To adhere to legislation, national and local standards and procedures in all tasks performed. - To participate in the introduction and use of new technology and techniques in accordance with the needs of the service. - To acquire, with training, a working knowledge of the pharmacy computer system in order to use as required following departmental policies and procedures. - To maintain stock and consumable levels in pharmacy and at ward level, ensuring stock rotation within designated areas in accordance with procedures. - To perform general tidying and non-domestic cleaning duties in the department as needed, ensuring the safe disposal of waste - Awareness of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations for the storage, handling and disposal of pharmaceutical products. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Previous experience of working in a hospital or community pharmacy Previous experience of stock control work - Previous experience in a customer or patient care setting - Working effectively as part of a team or alone under supervision. - Working effectively under pressure. Applying theory to practice. **Desirable** - Experience of putting the patient at the heart of your work. - Previous experience in a health or social care setting - Experience in stock control i.e., receiving, maintaining and / or issuing stock ### Qualifications **Essential** - At least 2 GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C or above including maths and English (Grade 9 – 4) (If qualifications gained outside the UK evidence of equivalent standards must be demonstrated at interview) - Commitment to complete NVQ 2 in Pharmacy or other Level 2 approved GPhC qualification for pharmacy support, within 18 months of working - Numerate and literate demonstrating ability to pass test at interview **Desirable** - Science GCSE (or equivalent qualification) - NVQ L2 Certificate in Pharmacy service skills or unit accreditation (or GPHC equivalent qualification) - Other healthcare qualifications ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Customer service skills in the workplace or voluntary sector - Basic knowledge of stock control/rotation. - Good level of computer literacy, word processing skills, spread sheets and databases - Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats - Ability to manage and prioritise own workload to meet service requirements - Ability to manage challenging behaviour from patients if exposed to occasional verbal aggression. **Desirable** - Comprehensive knowledge and experience of all aspects of prescribing and pharmaceutical issues - Knowledge of pharmacy procedures - Knowledge of MS Office, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel ## Documents - [nhs pension (pdf, 97.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1216) - [employee benefits (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2653) - [why work at nscht (pdf, 689.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1217) - [ato job description and person specification (pdf, 592.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10492090) ## 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.