Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

Job details

Role: Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

Salary: Band 3

Location: 20 Devonshire Place, W1G 6BW

Job Type: Permanent / Full-time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Sunday as rostered

Job responsibilities

• Assist in reception duties, receiving outpatient prescriptions, transcriptions, and TTOs, and entering prescription details into the system.
• Dispense medicines accurately, maintaining safe and effective stock control.
• Provide top‑up and distribution services to wards and departments, including assembling ward stock and processing returns.
• Manage day‑to‑day procurement of medicinal products and consumables.
• Support invoice processes and ensure accurate record‑keeping.
• Assemble IV fluids as required.
• Participate in education and training for pharmacy staff and allied health professionals.
• Support robust stock control practices, including participation in annual stock take.
• Contribute to pharmacy‑related projects and service improvement initiatives.
• Uphold confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions with patients, staff, and visitors.
• Participate in late duties, weekends, and bank holidays as per roster.

Skills and experience

• GCSEs A*-C in Maths, English, and Science
• NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services (or willingness to complete within 12 months)
• Flexible and professional approach to work
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Basic to intermediate computer literacy; experience with Meditech desirable
• Good numeracy, literacy, and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain accurate electronic records
• Well‑presented and committed to learning and training

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Travel season ticket loan
• Family friendly benefits
• A range of retail discounts
• Excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.

We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply – we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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