Senior Assistant Technical Officer – Rotational

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in southwest London is seeking a Band 3 Senior Assistant Technical Officer to join their medicines optimisation team. This role involves running the satellite dispensing unit, assisting pharmacists, and participating in dispensary duties. Candidates should have strong customer care skills and relevant experience in a pharmaceutical environment. This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Work experience in a pharmaceutical environment, involving dispensing.
• Proven stock control experience and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day running of the satellite dispensing unit.
• Assist with reporting high-cost medicines for reimbursement.
• Participate in late evening, weekend, and bank holiday rotas.

Skills

Customer Care

Dispensing Practice

Education

GCSE Grade A-C including maths, English, and science

General education qualifications

Tools

JAC computer system

Job description

Job Summary

Band 3 SATO - Rotational

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Band 3 Senior Assistant Technical Officer (SATO) to join our medicines optimisation team. You will currently be an Assistant Technical Officer, preferably in a hospital setting, looking to expand your role and knowledge. If you have excellent proven organisation and communication skills, attention to detail, and a good knowledge of pharmacy IT systems, then this exciting new role could be the job for you.

Main Duties of the Job

• Day-to-day running of the satellite dispensing unit
• Rapid TTO turnaround to maintain patient flow
• Assist with reporting high-cost medicines used within the directorate to ensure timely reimbursement of income from commissioners
• Assist ward-based pharmacists and pharmacy technicians at ward level, maintaining the outsourced blister pack service
• Participate in dispensary-based duties on a rota system
• Participate in late evening, weekend, and bank holiday rotas

About Us

With nearly 9,000 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, we are the largest healthcare provider in southwest London. Our main site, St George's Hospital in Tooting, is one of the country's principal teaching hospitals, shared with St George's, University of London, which trains medical students and conducts advanced medical research. We also host the Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, responsible for training a wide range of healthcare professionals across the region.

We provide a variety of services including acute hospital care, specialist care, and community services following the integration with Community Services Wandsworth in 2010. Our services serve a population of 1.3 million in southwest London, with additional coverage for Surrey, Sussex, and parts of southeast England and nationwide specialized services.

Details

Date Posted: 14 May 2025

Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £30,039 to £31,088 per year (pro rata, inclusive of HCAS Inner)

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time

Reference Number: 200-NN-6926129-BC-Z-A

Location: St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Blackshaw Road, London, SW17 0QT

Job Responsibilities

Please see attached the detailed job description for more information on the main responsibilities for this role.

Person Specification

Experience (Essential)

• Work experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment, involving dispensing
• Ward top-up experience
• Proven stock control experience and knowledge
• Proven experience of efficient dispensing

Experience (Desirable)

• Ward/clinical experience
• Supervisory experience of staff and workload management
• Participation in audit processes

Qualifications (Essential)

• GCSE Grade A-C including maths, English, and science
• General education qualifications

Qualifications (Desirable)

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Skills (Essential)

• Effective customer care skills, able to meet department needs and standards
• Competent in all areas of dispensing practice

Skills (Desirable)

• Ability to train and assess others
• Familiarity with JAC computer system

Other Requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.