Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

NHS; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer to join their team. This role includes working in various Pharmacy duties, such as delivering medications and maintaining stock. Candidates must have a GCSE education level and be willing to train towards NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy services. The position offers a structured shift pattern that includes weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Willing to work towards NVQ 2 and BTEC - Pharmacy services.
• Experience in hospital or community pharmacy is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Safely deliver and collect medications to the wards/departments.
• Perform dispensing duties for inpatients.
• Maintain stock levels in the Pharmacy department.

Skills

Basic computer experience / keyboard skills

Accuracy

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Good basic education to GCSE level or equivalent

Willing to work towards NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

The closing date is 01 December 2025

Royal Lancaster Infirmary Pharmacy department is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to become part of our team.

You must be able to work as a team member and on an individual basis and although Pharmacy experience is not essential for this post, you must be willing to work towards an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy services.

Hours of work are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9.30 to 18:00 with participation in rotational weekend and bank holiday rota.

Shifts will be allocated 6 weeks in advance.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role involve working in a busy Pharmacy department ensuring a safe and effective service is provided. Main duties include:

• Safe and efficient delivery and collection of medication / pharmacy orders to the wards/departments.
• Dispensing medications for inpatients.
• Carrying out ATO duties including pack downs/over labelling, replenishing emergency drug boxes, expiry date checking and reception duties.
• To adhere to legislation, national and local standards and procedures in all tasks performed.
• To participate in the introduction and use of new technology and techniques in accordance with the needs of the service.
• To acquire with training, a working knowledge of the pharmacy computer system in order to use as required following departmental policies and procedures.
• To maintain stock and consumable levels in Pharmacy and at Ward level, ensuring stock rotation within designated areas in accordance with procedures.
• To perform general tidying and non-domestic cleaning duties in the department as needed, ensuring the safe disposal of waste.
• Awareness of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations for the storage, handling and disposal of pharmaceutical products.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• Good basic education to GCSE level or equivalent - Including numeracy & literacy
• Willing to work towards NVQ 2 and BTEC - Pharmacy services
• Willing to work towards NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Experience

• Experience in hospital or community pharmacy

Skills, ability and knowledge

• Basic computer experience / keyboard skills
• Accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure

Personal Qualities

• Team player
• Ability to work alone
• Reliable, Honest, trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Ability to work a designated shift pattern inline with the trusts 7 day working policy
• Ability to travel as required

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust