Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Stores

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW); Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Foundation Trust in the UK is seeking a Senior Assistant Technical Officer to support stores and procurement staff. The ideal candidate will assist in managing ward distribution and dispense prescriptions under supervision. Strong communication skills and a minimum of 3 GCSEs are required. The position offers a salary range of £24,465 to £26,598 per year, pro rata based on experience.

Qualifications

• Understanding of confidentiality and its importance in healthcare.
• Previous work experience in a hospital and/or pharmacy.
• Experience using pharmacy procurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing ward distribution services.
• Manage purchase of medicines.
• Dispense routine prescriptions under supervision.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Able to problem-solve

Ability to work alone or as part of a team

Ability to prioritise workload

Good time management

Flexible

Education

Minimum of 3 GCSE(s) at passing grade (or equivalent)

Tools

CMM software

PIC software

Job description

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Stores

The closing date is 18 November 2025

We are looking for a senior assistant technical officer to support our stores and procurement staff in the efficient running of these departments.

Applicants must possess a good standard of education with good computer, communication and manual handling skills. They must be able to work well in a team, prioritise and organise their own work and work efficiently and accurately. An understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues is essential.

Successful candidates will be enrolled onto the weekend, bank holiday and late-night rota once adequately trained.

Progression onto the band 3 pay scale will be achieved with the completion of the relevant dispensary qualification. Candidates with a previous dispensing qualification may be eligible for advancement without additional qualifications being completed.

Pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in organising, managing and maintaining the efficient running of ward distribution services at Weston.

Assist in organising and managing the purchase of medicines.

Help maintain the appropriate supply of medical gases.

Assist with the training of Pharmacy staff to NVQ level 2 whilst in the stores department.

Dispensary

To dispense routine prescriptions, including discharge, inpatient and controlled drug requests, in accordance with standard operating procedures under the supervision of the Responsible Pharmacist.

To provide advice to nurses and other staff on the supply of pharmaceutical products.

Undertake telephone answering and receptionist duties within the dispensary.

To assist and attempt to resolve problems associated with the dispensing process.

Support the dispensary at busy times and times of staff shortages.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as “Good” overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward‑thinking multi‑award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world‑leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

• Understanding of confidentiality and how it is important in a healthcare setting
• Previous work experience in a hospital and/or a pharmacy
• Experience using CMM and PIC software
• Knowledge of pharmacy procurement systems

Skills & Abilities

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to problem‑solve
• An ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Good time management
• Flexible

Qualifications and Training

• Minimum of 3 GCSE(s) at passing grade (or equivalent)
• Willingness to work towards procurement and dispensary qualifications if not already attained

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.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

£24,465 to £26,598 a yearpa pro rata (dependant on experience)