Senior Assistant Technical Officer

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS trust as a Senior Pharmacy Assistant in London. Support the Medicines Procurement and Distribution Department by assisting in the supply of medicinal items and supervising staff. Benefit from excellent training and development opportunities while contributing to the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Experience of supervising a team desirable but not essential as training is provided.
• Must possess functional skills qualification in English and maths.
• Be adaptable and organized in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supply of medicinal items across Barts Health.
• Support procurement activities and maintain stock control systems.
• Supervise ATOs and rotational staff within the Medicines Distribution Unit.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff

GCSE in Math and English grade 4-9 or Functional skill Level 2

Tools

CMM Pharmacy system

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job summary

Senior Pharmacy Assistant Medicines Distribution Unit (MDU)

The Pharmacy Department at Barts Health is one of the largest in the country and covers a population of 2.5 million. We provide clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation services from our five hospital sites across the City of London, East and Northeast London.

An opportunity has arisen to join our team in the Medicines Procurement and Distribution Department as a Senior Pharmacy Assistant (SATO)

At Barts Health, we recognise and celebrate the value of our staff. Therefore, dedication to creating and maintaining an outstanding working environment for all staff is essential. In return, you will have access to excellent training and development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist in the supply of medicinal items in the Medicines Distribution Unit (MDU) to all wards and departments across Barts Health. The role will also include supporting procurement activities, receipt of stock from suppliers, and maintaining stock control systems including the Pharmacy Robot. In addition, the post holder will supervise the ATOs and rotational staff working in MDU.

To work and gain experience in all sections of the MDU/procurement department on a rotational basis. Sections to include Distribution, invoicing, Procurement and Receiving goods.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,039 to £31,088 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-7098064GCS-B

Job locations

Royal London Hospital Pharmacy and Pathology Building MDU department

80 Newark Street

London

E1 1FR

Job description Job responsibilities

Candidates must possess a minimum functional skills qualification in English and maths and a Level 2 in Pharmacy services. Experience of supervising a team and of working in a healthcare environment would be desirable but not essential as training would be provided. The successful candidate will be a good communicator, flexible, adaptable, and organised.

We encourage all interested applicants to apply, even if you do not meet everycriteria outlined in the person specification. We at Barts Trust are committed to supporting your development and will provide the support you require to help you succeed. This position offers progression from Band 2 to Band 3 as you meet the required criteria, and this can be discussed further during the interview process.

Certificates will need to be provided prior to interview stage in order to be verified.

To discuss this role further, please contact

Syeda Rahman: Lead Pharmacy Technician Education, Training and Development [e-mail]

Or

Jas Minhas: Pharmacy Lead, Procurement and Distribution Services [e-mail]

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Job description Job responsibilities

Candidates must possess a minimum functional skills qualification in English and maths and a Level 2 in Pharmacy services. Experience of supervising a team and of working in a healthcare environment would be desirable but not essential as training would be provided. The successful candidate will be a good communicator, flexible, adaptable, and organised.

We encourage all interested applicants to apply, even if you do not meet everycriteria outlined in the person specification. We at Barts Trust are committed to supporting your development and will provide the support you require to help you succeed. This position offers progression from Band 2 to Band 3 as you meet the required criteria, and this can be discussed further during the interview process.

Certificates will need to be provided prior to interview stage in order to be verified.

To discuss this role further, please contact

Syeda Rahman: Lead Pharmacy Technician Education, Training and Development [e-mail]

Or

Jas Minhas: Pharmacy Lead, Procurement and Distribution Services [e-mail]

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff
• GCES Math and English grade 4-9 or Functional skill Level 2 in the same subjects

Desirable

• Train the trainer or equivalent

Experience Essential

• Proven experience of good performance in previous posts, where relevant
• Proven experience of good performance in previous posts, where relevant
• Manual handling skills
• Stock management

Desirable

• Experience of working in healthcare / pharmacy environment
• Experience of working in pharmacy procurement / distribution services
• Experience of working with CMM Pharmacy system

Knowledge Essential

• Understanding of customer care principles
• An understanding of stock control systems and principles
• An understanding of the importance of self-organisation and accuracy

Desirable

• Knowledge of invoice processing
• Basic Microsoft office including Excel, Word and Outlook

Skills Essential

• Numerate and able to perform simple calculations
• Organised, accurate and Methodical approach to tasks
• Ability to pay Attention to detail and to work effectively and accurately in a busy environment
• Able to work alone and as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable
• Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative
• Ability to work weekends/bank holidays
• Able to communicate effectively with all grades of staff and internal customers
• Ability to communicate complex information to internal and external stakeholders
• Good time management skills

Other Essential

• Commitment to CPD
• Professional attitude
• Able to use own initiative
• Reliable honest and possesses Integrity
• Ability to adapt and learn to use different IT packages with different functionality as the demand of the job require
• Able to push heavy trolleys
• Able to lift heavy loads frequently of up to 15kg

Desirable

• Able to operate a pallet/electric truck
• An interest in learning about drugs and their uses

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff
• GCES Math and English grade 4-9 or Functional skill Level 2 in the same subjects

Desirable

• Train the trainer or equivalent

Experience Essential

• Proven experience of good performance in previous posts, where relevant
• Proven experience of good performance in previous posts, where relevant
• Manual handling skills
• Stock management

Desirable

• Experience of working in healthcare / pharmacy environment
• Experience of working in pharmacy procurement / distribution services
• Experience of working with CMM Pharmacy system

Knowledge Essential

• Understanding of customer care principles
• An understanding of stock control systems and principles
• An understanding of the importance of self-organisation and accuracy

Desirable

• Knowledge of invoice processing
• Basic Microsoft office including Excel, Word and Outlook

Skills Essential

• Numerate and able to perform simple calculations
• Organised, accurate and Methodical approach to tasks
• Ability to pay Attention to detail and to work effectively and accurately in a busy environment
• Able to work alone and as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable
• Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative
• Ability to work weekends/bank holidays
• Able to communicate effectively with all grades of staff and internal customers
• Ability to communicate complex information to internal and external stakeholders
• Good time management skills

Other Essential

• Commitment to CPD
• Professional attitude
• Able to use own initiative
• Reliable honest and possesses Integrity
• Ability to adapt and learn to use different IT packages with different functionality as the demand of the job require
• Able to push heavy trolleys
• Able to lift heavy loads frequently of up to 15kg

Desirable

• Able to operate a pallet/electric truck
• An interest in learning about drugs and their uses

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital Pharmacy and Pathology Building MDU department

80 Newark Street

London

E1 1FR

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital Pharmacy and Pathology Building MDU department

80 Newark Street

London

E1 1FR

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)