Rotational Assistant Technical Officer - Pharmacy
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25,768.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £25768.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 January 2026 |
| Location: | Harlow, CM20 1QX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9292-26-0022 |
Summary
Duties and responsibilities To work with and support Pharmacy Technicians in the Pharmacy Dispensary to: Identify, select and issue drugs. Identify and receive drugs against an official order, using the Pharmacy Computer system to update stock levels. Carry out reception duties, involving dealing with patients, relatives and all grades of healthcare workers. Deal with telephone enquiries and handle prescription charges. Undertake drug checks and orders at ward level Operate the automated pharmacy storage and dispensing system To work with and support Pharmacy Technicians in the Pharmacy Store to: Identify, select and issue drugs. Identify and receive drugs against an official order, using the Pharmacy Computer System to update stock levels. Deal with telephone enquiries, ward/department and community issues. Load and operate the automated pharmacy storage and dispensing system. Participate in ward top-up system. Appropriately dispose of pharmaceutical items. Ensure appropriate storage of pharmaceutical items. To work with and support Pharmacy Technicians in the Pharmacy Technical Services to: Undergo regular validation tests. Participate in compounding of aseptic preparations, using appropriate equipment. Identify, select and issue drugs (may include clinical trial material) Liaise with other healthcare workers. Identify drugs to be booked out using Pharmacy Computer System, to maintain stock control. To work with and support Pharmacy Technicians in the Pharmacy Office to: Place orders for pharmaceutical products (may include clinical trial material) using the Pharmacy Computer System and electronic data interchange (EDI). Match and release invoices following the procedures accurately. Maintain records including computer and manual records, orders, invoices and delivery notes. Deal with telephone enquiries and provide clerical support, including photocopying, faxing, typing etc. using appropriate systems. Liaising with pharmaceutical companies to rectify any discrepancies/breakages in drugs supplied against orders, and chasing late deliveries. To work with and support Pharmacy Technicians at ward level to: Participate in ward-based pharmacy, involving dealing with patients, relatives and all grades of healthcare workers. Maintain daily log using appropriate computer data base. Review patient’s lockers for ‘top-up’ supplies. Act as a runner to the different pharmacy departments To work in all areas of Pharmacy and the wider hospital to: Support the movement of work around the organisation including medicines and pharmacy orders ‘House-keeping’ duties Assist with waste management To carry out the following in all areas of Pharmacy: Maintain stock control and stock rotation. Follow all standard operating procedures (SOP’s) accurately. Maintain a clean and tidy working environment. Maintain accurate manual and computer records. ‘House-keeping’ duties. To follow all Health and Safety standards in compliance with Trust policies and procedures. This includes: Report all accidents, incidents and near misses Dealing with hazardous chemicals (including cytotoxic drugs) used in the department Attendance of all mandatory training To undergo training to achieve competency to work throughout Pharmacy at NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services to start within 3 months The post holder will participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training relevant to the post. All of the above are carried out on a rotational basis. This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and the manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. For further details / informal visits contact: Hannah LeMar Job title: Education, Training and Personnel Manager Email address: h.lemar@nhs.net, Telephone number: 01279 978301 Additional contact information: Available for informal calls or visits Monday-Wednesday 09.00-13.00