Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

Transformation Unit; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust EKUFT in Ashford is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer (Band 2). This full-time, permanent role covers 37.5 hours per week with a salary of £25,272 per annum. The post holder will dispense for in-patients and outpatients and support pharmacy services.

No prior pharmacy experience is required as full in-house training will be provided; GCSEs including English and Maths and NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services (or evidence toward) are expected.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including Maths and English at minimum
• NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or evidence meeting the Royal Pharmaceutical Society minimum competence
• No prior pharmacy experience required; in-house training provided

Responsibilities

• Supply medications to service users across the Trust
• Dispense in-patient and outpatient prescriptions
• Assist in sale of pharmacy medicines
• Provide excellent customer service and act as role model to dispensary team

Skills

IT literate

Good communication

Presentation skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

NVQ2 Pharmacy Services

GCSEs including Maths & English

Job description

Main area Clinical Support Services (Pharmacy) Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Full time, 37.5 hours per week) Job ref 344-5986DCB

Employer East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site William Harvey Hospital Town Ashford Salary £25,272 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/2026 23:59

Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

Band 2

Job overview

East Kent University NHS Foundation Trust EKUFT has an exciting and challenging new role within the pharmacy department and requires an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our dynamic and lively department. The post holder will supply medications to service users across the Trust.

Dispensing duties will include dispensing in-patient and outpatient prescriptions and assisting in the sale of pharmacy medicines.

No previous experience in Pharmacy is required as full in house training will be given.

We are looking for applicants who are eager to learn, able to organize and prioritize their own work to meet deadlines, and able to work using their own initiative. Whilst applicants should ideally have an NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services, those without will be expected to enrol and will be supported to work towards this qualification.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team supporting the provision of the reception and dispensing services for both in-patient and out-patients within the Pharmacy Department.

You will lead in providing excellent customer service, acting as a role model to other members of the dispensary team.

You will be able to deal with enquires in an efficient, polite and courteous manner. Providing a caring and helpful service to other members of staff, patients and the general public.

To work within the bounds of the Job Description and Standard Operating Procedures

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five
hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.

If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Qualifification

• Good standard of education to GCSE level, grade C or above, including Mathematics and English, or equivalent
• NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services Level 2 Award/Unit accreditation in area of work or evidence meeting the Royal Pharmaceutical society of GB minimum competence requirement for Pharmacy/Dispensing Assistants.

Experience

• Experience in working within a hospital or community pharmacy setting

Personal/professional attributes

• Able to work effectively under pressure
• IT literate
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Good at practical problem solving
• Team Player
• Good organisational Skills
• Ability to multi task

Governance

• Understanding of following standard operating procedures

Other Requirements

• To be aware of and adhere to the Trust’s Vision, Mission and Values

There are lots of great opportunities at East Kent Hospitals, where staff are caring and put patients first, innovation flourishes and you can develop your career. We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a local Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work,
there’s never been a better time to join us. To find out more about east Kent visit our website . The Trust fully supports the SAS Doctors Charter and is committed to their development through its CPD Framework.

We have a relocation policy for eligible candidates, parking available at Trust sites but we encourage other options, like car sharing or public transport.

The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements.

The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer facing roles.

Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.

Applicants for eligible roles requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship must meet UK Visas and Immigration eligibility criteria.

We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.