Senior Assistant Technical Officer | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	24 April 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£31,554 - £33,270 per annum incl. HCAS pro rata
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	24 May 2026
Location:	London, E15 4BQ
Company:	Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7961914/273-DN-7961914

Summary

The post is based within the Moorfields North Division (sites Ealing, Northwick Park, St Ann's Stratford).

The post holder must be enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to learn new skills. Candidates must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to organised, to carry out instructions, and to pay attention to detail. Previous ophthalmic pharmacy experience is not required; however, a solid background in dispensing and procurement services in hospital pharmacy would be desirable.

The post holder will work in conjunction with the Lead Pharmacy Technician , Senior Pharmacy Technician to assist in the provision of high quality, patient focused, safe, effective and efficient Clinical Pharmacy Services for the Moorfields North Divisional outpatient eye clinic, day-case and theatres

- Dispensing ophthalmic medication including medication for discharge and outpatients
- Reception duties – taking in and handing out prescriptions
- Stock procurement, and maintenance stock expiry dates and levels, as well as records using the computer system
- Receipt of goods from wholesalers, manufacturers and elsewhere
- Stock assembly for the satellite service (including the pharmacy, theatres, Day-care and clinic)
- Supporting the Lead Pharmacy Technician in developing the ophthalmic pharmacy service
- Supporting medicines management initiatives across all clinical areas
- Answering queries on the supply and availability of medicines, as well as routine queries from patients

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:

Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
Free 24/7 independent counselling service
Learning and development opportunities
Easy and quick transport links
A range of attractive benefits and discounts
Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
Free Pilates classes
Full support and training to develop your skills
Flexible working friendly organisation

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.


This advert closes on Sunday 10 May 2026