Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for a pharmacy team member at East Surrey Hospital. This role offers in-house training to obtain a Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Service Skills. It involves dispensing medicines, answering queries, and participating in service duties. The ideal candidate should hold GCSEs in English, Maths, and Science. A strong emphasis on health and well-being is part of the work environment, with a supportive team structure and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Fully supported training

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working environments

Qualifications

• Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role.
• Suitability for role evidenced in the supporting statement.
• Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing medicines from prescriptions.
• Answering telephone calls and responding to queries.
• Participating in late duties, weekends, and bank holiday rotas.

Skills

Good standard of written English

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in English, Mathematics, and Science

Job description

Job summary

Are you interested in joining our pharmacy team at East Surrey Hospital? We offer a nationally recognised qualification, fully supported training, and the opportunity to work in a progressive, dispensary environment. We provide excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

This is a varied role involving work across different areas of our dispensary mini-teams, giving you valuable experience in the use of medicines across a wide range of specialties. Duties include dispensing medicines from prescriptions, answering telephone calls, and responding to queries and other tasks.

Previous experience in a pharmacy setting either hospital or retail is desirable but not essential, as full in-house training will be provided. This includes support to obtain a BTEC Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills. To be eligible for enrolment on the Level 2 qualification, you must have GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above in English Language, Mathematics, and a Science subject (Science desirable).

Working hours will depend on specific service needs and will include participation in late duties, weekends, and bank holiday rotas. Please note that the role involves a significant amount of manual handling.

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.

Details

Date posted: 12 January 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 2

Salary: £24,465 a year plus high cost allowance

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 326-7653166-RB

Job location

East Surrey Hospital, Canada Avenue, Redhill, RH1 5RH

Job description

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

• Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
• A complete and accurate application
• Suitability for role evidenced in the supporting statement
• Evidence of essential experience for role
• Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
• Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
• Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
• Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

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

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

East Surrey Hospital, Canada Avenue, Redhill, RH1 5RH

Website: https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/