EPS Assistant Technical Officer

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Exeter seeks an EPS Assistant Technical Officer to join their pharmacy team. The successful candidate will assist in the preparation and distribution of medications, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Applicants should possess strong attention to detail and communication skills, along with a willingness to learn. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth while contributing to patient care. Salary is Band 2, £24,465 annually, with benefits and training provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive occupational health services

27 days paid annual leave

Extensive staff discounts

Access to NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working schemes

Qualifications

• Must be methodical and accurate with a strong focus on detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good level of communication required.

Responsibilities

• Support safe provision of pharmaceutical re‑packing and over‑labeling.
• Participate in the procurement and supply of TTO medication packs.
• Work at EPS production and Distribution units, including lone‑working when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Communication skills

General computer skills

Education

Level 2 Pharmacy Services NVQ/BTEC

Job description

Go back Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

EPS Assistant Technical Officer

Closing date: 13 January 2026

This post provides a unique opportunity to join the pharmacy team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will be embedded into the EPS licensed Assembly unit team.

The Assembly unit provides pre-packed patient TTO (To Take Out) medication packs both to the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and other hospitals within the South of England, the Midlands and Wales. As part of the EPS team you will assist with the provision of the service to our customers.

As a key member of the Trust, you’ll be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients when they need it most.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state‑of‑the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

It’s never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you’ll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The post holder will undertake duties to support the provision of a safe and effective pharmaceutical re‑packing and over‑labeling service subject to internal and external service requirements and in accordance with licence MS12903.

To participate in the procurement, production and supply of EPS to take out (TTO) medication packs including schedule 4 & 5 controlled drugs in compliance with good manufacturing practice guidelines (GMP) and the relevant legislation.

To work at Exeter Pharmaceutical Services (EPS) production unit (RD&E Hospital Wonford) and EPS Distribution unit (RD&E Hospital Heavitree). Please note working at the Heavitree site will involve lone‑working.

Job responsibilities

The full job description outlines the key areas of responsibility for the role and the person specification details the qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience required. For more information on the Job Description please view the attachment linked to the advert.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to be part of our EPS team. The postholder will be a key member of the EPS team providing TTO packs to our service users. You must be able to work methodically and accurately with good attention to detail.

You must be highly self‑motivated, and have the ability to work both independently and as part of the EPS team, to deliver excellent pharmaceutical service to our customers.

You will have a good level of communication and general computer skills.

The relevant Level 2 Pharmacy Services NVQ/ BTEC units would be an advantage but full training will be provided.

If you believe you have the skills and experience necessary to fulfill this role we look forward to hearing from you.

Salary: Band 2 £24,465

Interview date: Friday 23rd January 2026

For further information and to arrange an informal visit to meet the team, please contact Lucy Williams, Chief Technician EPS Tel [phone] email [e-mail]

In line with Trust policy successful applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Check/Enhanced Disclosure Check.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust