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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer to join our friendly, pharmacy operational team.
We require an experienced individual with drive, enthusiasm, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and an ability to work under pressure. You should be a team player, able to perform effectively within the pharmacy and wider healthcare settings.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be involved in supporting the dispensary team with accurate processing and dispensing of medication requests, contributing to the provision of bulk medication supplies to wards and departments and ensuring the smooth running of the pharmacy dispensary service. As a key member of the pharmacy team, you will be involved in promoting and reflecting the WECARE trust values with colleagues within the department and across the trust.
We would expect applicants to be highly motivated and responsible individuals with a passion for customer service and team work.
In return we can offer support to develop your career within a friendly and supportive team of professionals.
For this role you are required to have completed an NVQ QCF Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent and experience in a pharmacy setting.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
If you would like to know more about the post or would like an informal visit, please contact Parvathi Rajput – Operational Lead Pharmacy Technician on 020 8539 5522 ext.25729/25569 via hospital switchboard (9 am – 5 pm) or via email: [email protected]
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Enhanced check with a check of the barred lists required as patient facing and may interact with adults / children
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Interpret and dispense prescriptions accurately
- Good numeracy skills. Able to perform basic pharmaceutical calculations
- IT literate and able to use Microsoft office
- Able to plan own work
- Able to work alone or as part of a team with different grades of staff
- Able to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines
- Good attention to detail
- Able to follow policies and procedures
- Time management skills
- Ability to problem solve
Desirable
- Understand the importance of quality issues
- Knowledge of medicines management systems at ward level
Knowledge
Essential
- Interested in and have knowledge of the use of drugs
- Understand customer care issues
- Understand issues involved in stock control
- Up to date knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmacy practice, e.g. controlled drugs, Health and Safety at Work
- Understanding of stock control systems
- Knowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirements
- Understanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislation
- Demonstrates understanding of patient safety initiatives
- Understand the importance of quality issues
- Knowledge of medicines management systems at ward level
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital environment
Experience
Essential
- Experience or working in a team
- Experience in customer care environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital environment
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grades A/C or 7-4 in English Language, Maths, Double Science
- NVQ QCF Level 2 in pharmacy services
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This advert is for Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £30,142 per annum inc. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Jul 2026.
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