# Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-assistant-technical-officer/0ea7b816-059b-4831-8d37-23b509fa0f07 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-assistant-technical-officer/0ea7b816-059b-4831-8d37-23b509fa0f07.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust - **Town:** Harrow - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £30,630 - £32,346 Inclusive of HCAS pro rata - per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-13T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-30T13:12:27.270Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Harrow/London_North_West_University_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Pharmacy/Pharmacy-v8098601 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8098601?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Pharmacy assistants without a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) level 2 in pharmacy service skills will be considered but will be expected to work towards this as band 2 to 3 progression. You will need to have excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of a large multi-disciplinary team. You will also need to be friendly, approachable, adaptable, flexible, willing to learn new skills and be committed to continuous professional development. The department actively promotes development, education and training. To apply you will need to have good GCSEs or equivalent and a NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or working towards completing the NVQ level 2 qualification. The post holder will be required to participate in late duty,  weekends & bank holiday rota. ### Main duties of the job - Perform daily temperature monitoring within different areas of the pharmacy department as required by the MHRA - Assists in dispensing medicines to inpatients and outpatients when required - Work on the reception receiving prescriptions from patients and taking responsibility for prescription charge money - Receive requisitions and  telephone calls from healthcare professionals - Deal with enquiries from patients and healthcare staff and pass on to relevant staff if necessary - Ensures good housekeeping in the pharmacy by keeping benches and baskets clear of drugs no longer required. - Checks expiry dates and rotates stock - Unpack delivery and put drugs away in pharmacy ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. ## Job Details Pharmacy assistants without a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) level 2 in pharmacy service skills will be considered but will be expected to work towards this as band 2 to 3 progression. You will need to have excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of a large multi-disciplinary team. You will also need to be friendly, approachable, adaptable, flexible, willing to learn new skills and be committed to continuous professional development. The department actively promotes development, education and training. To apply you will need to have good GCSEs or equivalent and a NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or working towards completing the NVQ level 2 qualification. The post holder will be required to participate in late duty, weekends & bank holiday rota. ## Job Description Perform daily temperature monitoring within different areas of the pharmacy department as required by the MHRA Assists in dispensing medicines to inpatients and outpatients when required Work on the reception receiving prescriptions from patients and taking responsibility for prescription charge money Receive requisitions and telephone calls from healthcare professionals Deal with enquiries from patients and healthcare staff and pass on to relevant staff if necessary Ensures good housekeeping in the pharmacy by keeping benches and baskets clear of drugs no longer required. Checks expiry dates and rotates stock Unpack delivery and put drugs away in pharmacy ## Responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge & Experience **Essential** - Pharmacy experience **Desirable** - Previous experience in hospital pharmacy ### Education/ Qualifications **Essential** - GCSE or Equivalent - Qualified with NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent ### Skills, Abilities and Attributes **Essential** - Good communication skills - Team Player - Good organisational skills ## Documents - [jd - ato (pdf, 392.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10402351) - [heart values (pdf, 158.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2615) - [guidance for applying (pdf, 914.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1549) - [what makes us special? 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