Senior Assistant Technical Officer Barts Health NHS Trust

Seprinsa; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Senior Assistant Technical Officer to join their team. This role involves working within the Medicines Procurement and Distribution Department, where you will assist in supplying essential medicinal items and support procurement activities. With a focus on teamwork and adherence to standard operating procedures, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and availability of stock. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to patient care in a leading NHS trust committed to excellence and innovation, providing a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications in English and Maths required.
• Experience in healthcare and team supervision desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supplying medicinal items to wards and departments.
• Support procurement activities and maintain stock control systems.
• Supervise staff and ensure compliance with SOPs.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Stock Management Knowledge

Team Supervision

Education

Functional Skills in English

Functional Skills in Maths

Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Senior Assistant Technical Officer Barts Health NHS Trust

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Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated individual to join our team as a Senior Pharmacy Assistant (SATO) working within the Medicines Procurement and Distribution Department on a rotational basis.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist in supplying medicinal items within the Medicines Distribution Unit (MDU) to wards and departments across Barts Health.
2. Support procurement activities, including ordering and receiving stock from suppliers and manufacturers.
3. Maintain stock control systems, including managing the Pharmacy Robot, ensuring accuracy and availability of stock.
4. Supervise Assistant Technical Officers (ATOs) and other staff within the MDU, ensuring SOPs are followed.
5. Process invoices and ensure compliance with financial protocols.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum functional skills qualification in English and Maths, and a Level 2 in Pharmacy services.
• Experience in supervising a team and working in healthcare is desirable but not essential; training will be provided.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively and supervise others.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of stock management systems in a healthcare setting.

Additional Information

This role involves working within the MDU at Barts Health, adhering to SOPs to support stock supply and management, ultimately contributing to patient care. Barts Health is a leading NHS trust committed to excellence and innovation, promoting an inclusive environment where staff can thrive.

The Pharmacy Department covers a population of 2.5 million across five hospital sites, providing clinical pharmacy and medicines optimization services.

This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Apr 2025.