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Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
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Location
Salary
£24,465 per annum
Profession
Pharmacy assistant
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
19 Feb 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
13 Feb 2026

Job overview

East Kent University NHS Foundation Trust EKUFT has an exciting and challenging new role within the pharmacy department and requires an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our dynamic and lively department. The post holder will supply medications to service users across the Trust.

Dispensing duties will include dispensing in-patient and outpatient prescriptions and assisting in the sale of pharmacy medicines.

No previous experience in Pharmacy is required as full in house training will be given.

We are looking for applicants who are eager to learn, able to organize and prioritize their own work to meet deadlines, and able to work using their own initiative. Whilst applicants should ideally have an NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services, those without will be expected to enrol and will be supported to work towards this qualification.

Previous applicants need not apply

PLEASE NOTE - WE CANNOT OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. If you hold a Graduate/Post Study work visa, you will only be able to work this role fixed term until the expiry date of your visa.

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team supporting the provision of the reception and dispensing services for both in-patient and out-patients within the Pharmacy Department.

You will lead in providing excellent customer service, acting as a role model to other members of the dispensary team.

You will be able to deal with enquires in an efficient, polite and courteous manner. Providing a caring and helpful service to other members of staff, patients and the general public.

To work within the bounds of the Job Description and Standard Operating  Procedures

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.

If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.