Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Dispensary - Pharmacy

NHS Lanarkshire; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 35 days

NHS pension scheme

Annual incremental salary progression

Paid sick leave increasing with length

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Assistant Technical Officer to support the pharmacy dispensary, manage inpatient and outpatient prescriptions, and ensure timely, safe supply of pharmaceutical products. You will assist with planning workload, receive and check deliveries, and lead training for junior staff while maintaining commitment to continuing professional development.

The post is based at University Hospital Monklands, Airdrie, permanent, 36 hours per week, with

Qualifications

• Scottish Vocational Qualification Level II.
• Experience as an assistant technical officer/dispenser.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Able to plan, prioritise and organise workload.
• Able to work under their own initiative and as part of a team.
• Commitment to CPD.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Technician – Dispensary services with planning and prioritising work within the pharmacy dispensary.
• Receive and check all types of pharmaceutical products into the pharmacy department from wholesalers and other hospitals.
• Notify the senior technician or pharmacist if there are any incomplete, damaged or discrepancies with orders delivered.
• Label and dispense inpatient, outpatient and discharge prescriptions.
• Lead training for Assistant Technical Officers following standard operating procedures.
• Participate in educational and training programmes, and other activities to develop skills as part of commitment to continuing professional development.
• Assist in the supervision and training of pre-registration pharmacy graduates, summer students and other staff as required.

Skills

Work under pressure

Plan & prioritize workload

Independent worker

Team collaboration

CPD commitment

Verbal & written communication

Education

SVQ II

Job description

Role Overview

The role of the Senior Assistant Technical Officer is:

• To provide patient focused quality service to assure an efficient and timely supply of pharmaceutical products


• To undertake dispensing of inpatient and out-patient prescriptions


• To receive, check, package and despatch pharmaceutical goods and to assess items returned for re-use

Key Responsibilities

In this key role, you will:

• Assist the Senior Technician – Dispensary services with planning and prioritising work within the pharmacy dispensary.


• Receive and check all types of pharmaceutical products into the pharmacy department from wholesalers and other hospitals.


• Notify the senior technician or pharmacist if there are any incomplete, damaged or discrepancies with orders delivered.


• Label and dispense inpatient, outpatient and discharge prescriptions.


• Lead training for Assistant Technical Officers following standard operating procedures.


• Participate in educational and training programmes, and other activities to develop skills as part of commitment to continuing professional development.


• Assist in the supervision and training of pre-registration pharmacy graduates, summer students and other staff as required.

What You'll Bring

• Scottish Vocational Qualification Level II


• Experience as an assistant technical officer/dispenser


• Ability to work under pressure


• Able to plan, prioritise and organise workload


• Able to work under their own initiative and as part of a team


• Commitment to CPD


• Good verbal and written communication skills

What we Offer

• Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays


• Generous NHS pension scheme


• Annual incremental salary progression


• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service


• NHS discounts and more.

Location: University Hospital Monklands, Airdrie
Employment type: Permanent
Hours per week: 36
Closing date: 30/10/2026
For informal discussion, please contact Elaine Stewart, Pharmacy Technician Team Manager, on [e-mail]
If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Lynn Deas, Recruitment Administrator on [e-mail]
NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children's settings.