Senior Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

NHS Professionals; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer to join their Pharmacy team. This role involves leading and coordinating pharmacy assistants, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality patient care. Candidates must have NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services, experience in dispensary services, and strong leadership skills. The position offers opportunities for personal and professional development in a supportive environment committed to patient safety and service improvement.

Benefits

Continuing professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Impact on patient safety

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in dispensary and ward supply services.
• Confidence in training and developing staff.
• Ability to forward-plan and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead, co-ordinate and support ATOs and trainee technicians.
• Ensure efficient service delivery in line with Trust policies.
• Take responsibility for training and developing staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Senior Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer (Band 3)

Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust

Base : Liverpool Women’s Hospital

Are you an experienced and motivated Pharmacy Assistant looking to take the next step in your career? Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Senior Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer to join our friendly, forward-thinking Pharmacy team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, supporting the development of others, and helping to shape efficient pharmacy services within a specialist Trust.

About the Role

As a Senior Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer, you will play a key leadership role within the ward supply and dispensary services. Working closely with the Technical Services Manager and Chief Pharmacist, you will be responsible for co-ordinating a team of Assistant Technical Officers (ATOs) and Trainee Pharmacy Technicians, ensuring that day-to-day operations run efficiently and to the highest standards.

This role requires someone with strong organisational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality patient services. You will take a proactive approach to identifying training needs, developing staff, managing stock systems and improving processes. You will also help expand and develop the service, contributing to audits, project work and writing operational procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, co-ordinate and support ATOs and trainee technicians within the ward supply and dispensary areas.
• Ensure the delivery of an efficient, accurate and courteous service in line with Trust policies and professional standards.
• Take responsibility for training, developing and appraising staff to support their ongoing professional growth.
• Participate in the writing and review of departmental procedures and training manuals.
• Manage ward and clinic stock reviews, liaising with nursing staff and pharmacy colleagues to ensure effective stock control.
• Oversee and support daily operational activities, including accurate stock rotation, manual ordering and data entry using Meditech and other IT systems.
• Maintain accurate documentation and report any deviations from standard procedures.
• Contribute to internal audits, project work and continuous service development initiatives.
• Support recruitment processes and participate in weekend, bank holiday and out-of-hours rotas as required.
• Uphold confidentiality, minimise risk, and ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, Infection Control and all other relevant legislation and policies.
• Adapt to service changes, including new equipment, policies or working patterns, with reasonable notice.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who brings not only relevant technical experience, but also strong leadership qualities and a commitment to the Trust’s core values of Care, Ambition, Respect, Engage and Learn.

To be successful in this role, you will have :

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent qualification).
• Demonstrable experience in dispensary and ward supply services.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to forward-plan, manage time effectively and prioritise workload.
• Willingness and ability to support and manage change.
• Confidence in training and developing staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead by example.
• A positive, flexible and enthusiastic approach to teamwork.

Desirable

• Experience participating in service development or project work.

Our Values : What We Expect

• Show empathy and a caring attitude when working with colleagues, patients and the public.
• Motivate and support others to develop their skills.
• Provide constructive feedback and uphold high professional standards.
• Actively involve others in decision-making and service improvements.
• Use evidence and learning experiences to drive ongoing improvement.

Why Join Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust?

• Work in a highly specialised and supportive environment.
• Be part of a team that values development, innovation and compassionate care.
• Access excellent opportunities for continuing professional development.
• Contribute to a service that directly impacts patient safety and experience.
• We believe in equality of opportunity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Applicants must commit to maintaining data quality, confidentiality and compliance with all Trust and national policies.

If you are passionate about pharmacy services, eager to develop yourself and others, and ready to play a key role in delivering outstanding care, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help make a real difference at Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust