# Pharmacy Administration Officer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-administration-officer/8c1fd092-1212-4773-90db-b50b96b0eccb - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-administration-officer/8c1fd092-1212-4773-90db-b50b96b0eccb.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Newcastle Upon Tyne - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 pro rata per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-23T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-09T07:42:23.194Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Tyne_Wear/Gosforth/Cumbria_Northumberland_Tyne_Wear_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Administration_Officer/Administration_Officer-v8140805 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8140805?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cntw.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An excellent opportunity has arisen for someone to join our pharmacy administration team, based in Gosforth, Newcastle.  We are seeking an experienced, motivated, efficient administration officer who has previous experience of working in an administrative role, with excellent typing and IT skills. The pharmacy service is delivered across four sites in Morpeth, Newcastle, Sunderland and North Cumbria providing essential support across the Trust. The post holder will work as part of the pharmacy administration team to support the administration requirements of the Pharmacy service and department. This is a varied role requiring good organisational, communication and problem-solving skills. In addition, you will be required to work flexibly, prioritise demands and respond to a constantly changing workload. The post holder must meet all of the essential criteria for this post. Please note as this role is Trustwide, the successful candidate travel to the various departments across the Trust maybe required. ### Main duties of the job Duties of the role will vary, some of the main duties will include: - Monitoring and managing pharmacy controlled stationery including issuing, receipting, investigating discrepancies and reporting as required - Ordering stock and non-stock items, managing stock levels and identifying the most cost-effective items to meet the needs of the pharmacy department - Facilitating departmental meetings, including arranging invitations, agenda setting, action plan management and minute taking - Supporting Pharmacy team with all aspects of administration - Supporting with Trust wide and departmental audits ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 9th July 2026 Closing date : 23rd July 2026 Planned interview date: Friday 31st July We welcome your application. ## Person Specification ### Skills and Competencies **Essential** - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal - Able to prioritise and plan own workload - Good organisational and planning skills **Desirable** - Audio-typing skills - Short hand or note taking skills ### Know;edge and Experience **Essential** - Working knowledge of Microsoft applications including e-mail communication - Previous secretarial/ clerical experience **Desirable** - Knowledge of NHS Trust Policies and Procedures - Experience using stock ordering systems and petty cash - Experience in managing and maintaining office systems - Experience of pharmacy operating systems ### ducation and Qualification **Essential** - General education to GCSE or equivalent, NVQ level 2 in Business Administration - Word processing skills, RSA level III qualification or equivalent **Desirable** - NVQ Level 3 Business Administration or equivalent ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 469.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10441244) - [employee benefits (pdf, 922.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2167) - [interview guarantee scheme (pdf, 127.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1211) - [tips on how to complete your application (pdf, 171.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1209) - [reference guidelines for applicants - please read (pdf, 20.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1210) ## 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.