Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (including weekends and bank holidays)
- Job ref
- 200-NN-7128755-HS-Y
- Employer
- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £30,546 - £32,207 p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Assistant Technical Officer – Pharmacy Stores & Distribution
Band 3
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Pharmacy department at St Georges University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 3 Senior Assistant Technical Officer. The successful candidate will support the smooth and efficient running of the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution service. This is a full time position (37.5 hours per week) and includes weekend and bank holiday working.
The Pharmacy Department is highly regarded in the Trust and has over 270 staff members. The department is friendly, forward thinking and constantly expanding with opportunities for personal development. Investment in facilities includes automated dispensing in our large main dispensary, which covers inpatient, outpatient and home delivery services. We have four satellite dispensaries, attached to specialist areas to promote efficient dispensing. Our dispensaries are led by experienced pharmacy technicians allowing clinical staff to focus on patient care, medicines optimisation and care group work. Automated dispensing cabinets are used in the Emergency Department and Major Trauma Ward, supporting automated pharmacy services on ward level. The aseptic unit holds of a “Specials” Manufacturing Authorisation (MS) licence by MHRA.
Main duties of the job
• To support the smooth and efficient running of the Pharmacy Stores & Distribution service (receipt, storage, assembly and distribution of medicines)
• To assist in the training and induction of new staff including pre-registration Pharmacists and pre-registration trainee Pharmacy Technicians
• To participate in the Pharmacy topping up service to wards and departments within the Trust, including raising and assembling of orders on the Pharmacy computer system
Working for our organisation
The GESH hospital group is a leading healthcare provider in South West London, comprised of St George’s University Hospitals and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, together, by collaborating and working in partnership to meet the needs of our patients, and making sure our services are affordable and fit for the future.
As GESH partners the pharmacy departments at St Georges University Hospital and Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals are working together in a number of areas including; workforce, key functions such as medication safety and education and training and digital workstreams.
St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust itself is a major acute hospital that offers specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac care, lipid disorders, renal transplantation, cancer care and stroke. We provide services at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Roehampton. T
Together, as a Group, we will be the driving force behind the most integrated local system in the NHS.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached the job description for more details on the main responsibilities for this role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE in Maths, English and Science (Grade 4 / C or above)
- General education qualifications
Desirable criteria
- Further education qualifications
- NVQ level 2 Pharmacy Services
Experience
Essential criteria
- Work experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment, involving Pharmacy Stores & Distribution for a minimum of 1 year
- Proven stock control experience & knowledge
- Ward top up experience
- Proven experience of staff training
Desirable criteria
- Experience of participation in audit.
- Experience of supervising staff and workload on a day-to-day basis
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise and organise routine daily tasks using own initiative
- Able to communicate effectively with all healthcare professionals and colleagues
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team
- Able to work unsupervised
- Ability to motivate self and others
Desirable criteria
- Familiarity with JAC/CMM computer system
- Ability to train and assess others
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of pharmacy working practices
- Knowledge and understanding of stock control
Desirable criteria
- Basic computer skills
- Accurate data entry
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust – being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful – and behave in a way that reflects these. More information on the vision and values of St. George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is attached below.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and informed by email.
If you are appointed to the post, as part of your pre-employment check we will be required to verify your identity. The document/s you present for this purpose will be checked for their authenticity by scanning all known security features. These features will include:
- The machine readable zone
- An ultra violet image
- An infra red image
As part of your pre-employment checks, we will also be required to obtain satisfactory, written references. Please ensure that the referee details which you provide on your application form are correct. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent line manager. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.
Telephone: 02082963786
Text: 07501066267
Email: [email protected].
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Des Leonard
- Job title
- Pharmacy Stores & Distribution Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02087251771
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