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Job overview
We have a for vacancy for a qualified Assistant Technical Officer to join the East London NHS FoundationTrust Pharmacy on bank.. 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.
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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- • Previous employment in pharmacy
Desirable
- • Work experience in a hospital pharmacy
- • Mental Health Experience
- • Experience of directing & instructing staff
- • Experience of dealing with the public
- • Experience of problem solving
- • Experience of ordering and invoicing
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- • Intermediate computer skills
- • Good written and oral communication skills
- • Ability to work carefully with attention to detail
- • Ability to work unsupervised in an organised manner
- • Ability to plan work & meet targets
- • Demonstrates an understanding of good time management skills
- • Understands the need for written policies and procedures
- • Has an understanding of the need for patient confidentiality
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- • Pharmacy Service Assistant Apprenticeship or equivalent pharmacy services modules at Level 2, to include assembly, supply, handling stock, law and ethics
- • GCSE passes at C or above in English and Maths or equivalent
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This advert is for Bank Assistant Technical Officer with East London NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £14.76 - £17.73 Per Hour, Inclusive of WTD and HCA. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 05 Aug 2026.
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