Pharmacy ATO

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Pharmacy ATO to support dispensing services across the Trust and assist with stock control, invoicing, and administrative duties. The role includes potential phlebotomy duties after training and working across SHSC wards.

The successful candidate will hold a NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and participate in ongoing professional development within a hospital pharmacy setting.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services is required.
• Experience in dispensing in a hospital/pharmacy setting is expected.
• Venepuncture training is an asset.
• Experience with invoicing and administration supports the role.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the provision of dispensing services across the Trust.
• Unpack, check stock, assemble orders and handle top-ups.
• Support clerical functions: ordering, filing, data input and retrieval.
• Undertake matching and completing invoices on medications used.
• Participate in phlebotomy services.
• Travel to SHSC wards/outpatient areas as required.
• Promote professional image of pharmacy.
• Undertake annual personal development review and training goals.

Skills

Numerate and literate

Good interpersonal skills

Work in multi-disciplinary team

Professional approach

Venepuncture training

Ability to drive

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Tools

CMM/EPMA computer system

Job description

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy ATO

The closing date is 28 September 2026

• To contribute to an efficient and accurate pharmacy service to ensure the safe and effective use and procurement of medicines throughout at SHSC NHS Foundation Trust.
• Under the direction of the Chief Pharmacist, Deputy Chief Pharmacist and the Senior Pharmacy Technicians, the post holder will perform whatever duties are reasonable and necessary to achieve the job purpose and overall safe provision of pharmacy services throughout the trust.
• There is a requirement to be confident and able to work with service users and other healthcare professionals internally and other organisations.
• The following represent a broad outline of tasks the post holder will be expected to perform in achieving their key result areas. This is not intended as a fixed list of duties.
• Provide support to the technical services of the department.
• Participate in continuous personal and professional development.
• Must hold a level 2 NVQ in Pharmacy Services

Main duties of the job

To participate in the provision of dispensing services across the Trust.

To participate in the non-clinical aspects of their work, e.g., stock

unpacking and checking, assembly of orders/requisitions, top-ups etc.

To support the clerical functions of the department in activities such as

ordering, filing, data input and retrieval, and other general tasks.

To undertake other non-clinical tasks as required.

To undertake supporting with the administration duties within the

department and other colleagues.

• Undertake matching and completing invoices on medications used throughout the department.
• Participate in phlebotomy services.

About us

Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust is a major employer and provider of services. Our Service Users, Carers and Staff are central, and our Values are important, to the delivery of high-quality care. We actively seek out individuals who share these values:

• Working together for service users
• Respect and kindness
• Commitment to quality
• Improving lives

Job responsibilities

Participate in audits relevant to pharmacy and in accordance with

clinical governance requirements.

Source new suppliers as part of the CMU (Commercial Medicines Unit)

Subject to the provision of appropriate training Maintain and update drug contracts.

Undertake training and development programmes as appropriate.

To participate in a rota of early, late, weekend and bank holiday working.

To travel across SHSC wards and outpatient areas as required to perform your relevant duties.

To promote the professional image of pharmacy by ensuring that the standard of dress and behaviour reflects the professional service provided by the department.

To participate in annual personal development review (PDR) and to agree to training objectives set.

To comply with trust policies including confidentiality, personal and patient safety.

Undergo further training as necessary and attend regular process reviews.

To assist and cover for other staff members in other areas within the department

Knowledge and Skilla

• Numerate and literate
• Trustworthy and Reliable
• Good interpersonal skills
• A willingness to be trained and participate in venepuncture. (B3)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Friendly and self-motivated
• Professional approach
• Ability to follow set procedures.
• Have good problem-solving skills.
• Previous and recent experience of working in a pharmacy
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Previous and recent experience of working in a hospital pharmacy.
• Working in an administration role
• Experience of invoicing.
• Experience of working patient facing.
• Ability to drive and have access to a vehicle.

Training and Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
• Venepuncture training
• Invoicing training

Experience

• Experience of working in a dispensary.
• Experience of working in a team.
• Experience of working on own initiative whilst adhering to SOP's.
• Experience of working in a health care setting e.g. hospital.
• Experience of working with CMM/EPMA computer system

Other

• Must be comfortable with the prospect of taking bloods from service users at SHSC after suitable training.

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

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Depending on experienceDependant on experience and training

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time

Reference number

457-26-8238155