# Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-assistant-technical-officer/67913460-ee9c-4883-a843-5068a75e012a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-assistant-technical-officer/67913460-ee9c-4883-a843-5068a75e012a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust - **Town:** Stoke On Trent - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (Participation in weekend and bank holiday rotas are essential. 7-day working rota, minimum weekend commitment of 1 in 4. Working hours to be discussed at interview, part time will be considered) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-06T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-23T13:32:29.666Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Staffordshire/Stafford/University_Hospitals_North_Midlands_NHS_Trust/Pharmacy/Pharmacy-v8160792 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8160792?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Pharmacy Department at County Stafford, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust as a Dispensary Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer (ATO). This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic, organised and motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in delivering excellent customer service. You will play an important role in supporting the safe and efficient supply of medicines to patients across the Trust. Working within our busy dispensary team, you will assist in the delivery of pharmacy services for inpatients and patients being discharged from hospital. The role offers a varied workload, opportunities to learn new skills and the chance to work alongside Pharmacy Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists within a supportive environment. Development opportunities are available, including completion of the Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff, where this qualification is not already held. ### Main duties of the job As a Dispensary Pharmacy ATO, you will support the day-to-day running of pharmacy dispensary services and contribute to the safe supply of medicines to patients. The role is varied and will include: - Dispensing medicines within the pharmacy dispensary - Dispensing controlled drug medicines for individual patients and ward stock supplies - Handing medicines to patients and healthcare staff - Undertaking reception duties, including the use of the pharmacy prescription tracking system - Undertaking the sale of over the counter medicine to patients - Answering telephone calls and directing enquires to the appropriate member of staff - Maintaining stocks of dispensary consumables such as medicine bottles, bags, spoons, measures and syringes - Ensuring dispensary equipment is clean, maintained and ready for use - Carrying out stock rotation and expiry date checks to minimise waste and maintain medicines safety The post holder will work closely with Assistant Technical Officers, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists to ensure a high quality service is provided to patients and clinical areas across the Trust. We are looking for someone who is reliable, flexible and keen to learn. You will have good communication and organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a busy environment. Previous pharmacy experience is welcomed but is not essential, as full training will be provided. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Where not already held, the successful candidate will be required to undertake and successfully complete the Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff as part of their development within the role. For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For an informal discussion or further details about the position, please contact the hiring manager. ## Person Specification ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Participate in extended hours, weekend and bank holiday working - Honest and trustworthy and able to maintain strict confidentiality at all times - Flexible approach to work including changing in work schedules and job rotation ### Education and qualifications **Essential** - 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English minimum grade 4 or above **Desirable** - Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff or equivalent - Level 2 NVQ in Customer Service ### Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience **Essential** - Ability to work as a team member and have the ability to work on own initiative, completing allocated work and ensuring rotas are complied with - Computer literate with good general keyboard skills, for using the pharmacy computer systems, including ordering, receiving and stock and rectifying stock discrepancies - Ability to deal confidently and directly with all members of healthcare teams and members of the public **Desirable** - Previous experience of working within a pharmacy setting - Previous experience of dealing with customers and difficult queries ## Documents - [jd & ps (pdf, 541.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10471839) - [policy ex-offenders (pdf, 36.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1001) - [speaking up policy (pdf, 523.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2142) - [dbs code of practice (pdf, 54.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1004) - [family relocation information (pdf, 1.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1118) - [infection control statement (pdf, 107.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1003) - [recruitment reasonable adjustments (pdf, 122.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2872) - [statement handling – updated from policy (pdf, 33.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1000) - [trust policy on managing risk associated with safeguarding children (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1007) ## 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.