Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

NHS; Redhill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Redhill is seeking individuals to join their pharmacy team at East Surrey Hospital. This role offers a nationally recognized qualification along with full training. Candidates will be responsible for dispensing medicines, answering queries, and managing duties that may include late hours and weekends. Previous experience in a pharmacy is desirable but not essential as comprehensive training will be provided. Applicants must have GCSEs in English, Mathematics, and a Science subject.

Benefits

Fully supported training

Professional development opportunities

Positive work environment

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for enrolment on the Level 2 qualification.
• Previous experience in a pharmacy setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing medicines from prescriptions.
• Answering telephone calls and responding to queries.
• Participation in late duties, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Good standard of written English

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

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

BTEC Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills (desirable)

Job description

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.

Job responsibilities

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

Criteria

• Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
• A complete and accurate application
• Suitability for role evidenced in 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.