Rotational Assistant Technical Officer - Pharmacy Harlow

Meeveem Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust in Harlow is seeking a Rotational Assistant Technical Officer to join the pharmacy team on a fixed-term maternity cover. The role supports dispensary, stores, and aseptic unit activities, with a 37.5 hour week and a Band 2 salary of £25,272.

This entry-level opportunity is suitable for qualified Pharmacy Assistants or those starting a career in pharmacy, with training through the Level 2 Pharmacy Services Programme.

Qualifications

• Qualified Pharmacy Assistant or willing to start career in pharmacy.
• Level 2 Pharmacy Services Programme (training provided).
• Flexibility to work 37.5 hours per week on a fixed-term/maternity cover contract.

Responsibilities

• Maintain wards stocked with medicines for patient care.
• Dispense medicines for in-patients and on discharge.
• Opportunity to work in the aseptic unit.
• Support pharmacy teams to ensure safe, effective medicines.

Skills

Pharmacy basics

Dispensing knowledge

Education

Qualified Pharmacy Assistant

Job description

Title: Rotational Assistant Technical Officer - Pharmacy

Advert location: Harlow

Postcode: CM20 1QX

Country: GB

Advertised salary: Band 2 - £25,272

Contract: Fixed term / secondment

Native advert metadata: Apply for job Job reference: 001065 Salary (will be pro rated for less than full time): Band 2 - £25,272 Closing date: 23/09/2026 Location: The Princess Alexandra Hospital Employment type: Fixed term / secondment Hours Per Week: 37.5 Division: Family, Diagnostics and Community Additional salary information: Per annum, inclusive of HCAS

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 position is offered on a fixed term basis for 9 months maternity cover.

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 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

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 is 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.

Fixed term end date - 18/06/2027