Job overview
We are looking for a highly motivated, adaptable and conscientious full time Senior Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer to join our existing team.
An exciting opportunity for a supervisory role working within the distribution area of the Pharmacy Department at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital has become available.
The duties will include overseeing day to day operational organisation and supervision of the distribution team, ensuring a smooth and efficient service is provided to our wards and clinics.
Training and support is available to provide the post holder with the leadership skills to oversee the effective use of the distribution teams skills and experience, whilst maintaining and improving service levels from our department.
Recent relevant Pharmacy and Supervisory experience is essential.
Main duties of the job
To oversee and organise the smooth running of the daily activities of the distribution team and also to provide assistance to other pharmacy staff working within their work area on rotation.
To undertake improvement work under the supervision of relevant Senior Technicians.
To work closely with the Stores area of the department to ensure coverage in all areas is provided to meet the needs of the service.
Work will be supported by the provision of clear standard operating procedures and under the guidance of the Senior Pharmacy Technician.
The post holder in would be required to hold the NVQ level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences and have recent relevant leadership/supervisory experience.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
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This advert is for Senior Pharmacy Support Worker - Distribution with Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust in Shrewsbury, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Jun 2026.
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