Rotational Assistant Technical Officer - Pharmacy

Princess Alexandra Hospital; Harlow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust in Harlow, Essex, is seeking an Assistant Technical Officer to join our Pharmacy team. You will support the dispensary, stores, and aseptic unit, helping ensure wards are stocked and medicines are ready for inpatients and discharge.

This role offers development through our Level 2 Pharmacy Services Programme and welcomes applicants new to the field looking to start a career in pharmacy within a supportive hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Suitable for qualified Pharmacy Assistants or those new to the field.
• Opportunity to develop knowledge through Level 2 Pharmacy Services Programme.
• Experience in pharmacy stores and dispensary operations.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacy teams including the dispensary, stores, and aseptic unit.
• Ensure wards are fully stocked with medicines and supply patients on discharge.
• Contribute to safe and effective medicines management.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Pharmacy Assistant

Job description

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Job overview

The Pharmacy department is looking for an Assistant Technical Officer to become part of our friendly, patient centred team based within the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, Essex. You will support various pharmacy teams including the dispensary, pharmacy stores, and aseptic unit.

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the pharmaceutical care of hospital patients through the supply of medicines, and is suitable for qualified Pharmacy Assistants or those new to the field looking to start their career in pharmacy.

You will also have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills if required through our Level 2 Pharmacy Pharmacy Services Programme which will give a fantastic foundation to your work and could be the launch pad to progress.

Main duties of the job

Your main duties will be centred around the pharmacy stores, ensuring wards are fully stocked with the medicines they require to treat their patients. You will also get the opportunity to work in our dispensary supplying medicines for in-patients and on discharge and there may be further opportunities in our aseptic unit.

Our Pharmacy team is a notoriously friendly and diverse team who work together in a mixture of behind-the-scenes and patient-facing roles to deliver safe and effective medicines.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification, which is available to download at any time.

For further details / informal visits contact:

• Name: Hannah LeMar
• Job title: Education, Training and Personnel Manager
• Email address: [e-mail]
• Telephone number: 01279978301
• Additional contact information: Available for informal calls or visits Monday-Wednesday 09.00-13.00