Senior ATO – Stores & Distribution


Location
Stafford, England
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 Per annum
Profession
Estates and facilities
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
18 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent: An average of 150 hours, over a 4 week rota, to include late shifts and weekend/bank holiday working
Posted Date
02 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

13 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Experience

    At least 1 years’ experience in a similar role

  • Experience

    Experience of using computer systems and applications

  • Experience

    Ability to lead and supervise other members of the team, prioritising and allocating work, ensuring rotas are complied with

  • Experience

    Good organisational skills for example when liaising with Lead Technician to compile rotas

  • Experience

    Ability to deal confidently and directly with all members of healthcare teams and members of the public

  • Experience

    Ability to investigate queries, taking appropriate action, liaising with technicians and pharmacists as necessary

  • Experience

    Pride in establishing and maintaining high standards of work and attention to detail

  • Experience

    Ability to work unsupervised and alone within departmental guidelines/SOPs

  • Qualifications

    4 GCSEs or equivalent - must include Maths and English at grade 4 or above - and BTEC Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services or be working towards. OR 4 GCSEs or equivalent - must include Maths and English at grade 4 or above plus an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, in an area relevant to the role and willing to work towards BTEC Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services

  • Personal Qualities

    A positive ‘can do’ attitude combining an enthusiastic and intelligent approach to work

  • Personal Qualities

    Flexible approach to work including changing in work schedules and job rotation

  • Personal Qualities

    Participate in extended hours, weekend and bank holiday working

  • Personal Qualities

    Interest in expanding knowledge and self-development. Self-motivated and ability to motivate others

Desirable

2 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Experience

    Previous experience of dealing with customers and difficult queries

  • Experience

    Work experience in any of the following: Hospital environment Stock control Reception/telephone work

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.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join the Pharmacy team at County Hospital where you will oversee the work in the Stores and Distribution area.

Experience we are looking for:

  • Previous experience of working in a pharmacy environment
  • It would be desirable but not essential to have experience of ward based automated/ pharmacy automated machines
  • It is desirable but not essential to have previous experience of working in a warehouse/ stores environment
  • Co-ordinating people and workflow
  • Experience of evaluating and translating information from a variety of sources.
  • Experience of communicating with patients and hospital staff over the phone
  • Problem solving
  • Good organisational skills

We take pride in supporting our staff throughout their career development and our strong retention rates reflect the value we place on nurturing individual growth.

Main duties of the job

You will support the supply of medicines, including liaising with wards and departments and external customers.

It is necessary to liaise with internal stakeholders to support the timely supply of medicines and processing of orders. We are looking for someone who is able to show initiative; is helpful and approachable; organised and can work accurately; good IT skills, problem solving and communication skills.

It is a requirement to be able to demonstrate working unsupervised to the required deadlines.

You will have previous experience in a similar environment, with a willingness to work in other areas within pharmacy.

You will be responsible for co-ordinating and supporting the pharmacy support staff in the processing of ward orders and stock requisitions for the delivery of medicines. You will provide leadership as part of the Pharmacy team and co-ordinate and support the training of staff. You will be required to liaise with clinical teams, ward staff and external customers to resolve queries and to ensure patients receive their medicines in a timely manner.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Senior Assistant Technical Officer – Stores and Distribution Pharmacy Directorate Band 3 37.5 hours per week Things to remember when completing your application form.

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  • Write about skills / experience you have relevant to this role
  • Any work history, corresponding to the Job description.
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  • Overall - Ensure you promote your abilities and skills

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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This advert is for Senior ATO – Stores & Distribution with University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stafford, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Per annum. The contract type is Permanent: An average of 150 hours, over a 4 week rota, to include late shifts and weekend/bank holiday working. The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.

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