Senior Assistant Technical Officer

Job overview

Are you interested in a career in Pharmacy? Are you innovative and forward thinking? This may be the position you’re looking for.

We are looking for someone to become a member of our Senior Pharmacy Assistant Team, where you will provide support in delivering a high quality service to all Pharmacy customers.

This position would suit someone with a keen eye for detail and who is able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including other healthcare professionals and members of the public. You will be a good team player, enthusiastic and proactive with the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Main duties of the job

Working in the pharmacy at Queens Hospital, Burton -

• Dispensing inpatient and outpatient prescriptions and discharge medication.
• Meeting and greeting people at the reception hatch and accepting outpatient prescriptions and taking prescription charges.
• Completing ward top ups and expiry dating.
• You will be required to complete a GPhC-approved Level 2 Pharmacy course.

Closing date:  17th May 2026

Interview date:  11th  June 2026

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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