Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (participation in the 7 day shifted working rota, to include Bank Holidays)
- Job ref
- 164-7052405-A
- Employer
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) campus and City Hospital campus
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £23,615 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Assistant Technical Officer (Pharmacy Dispensary)
Band 2
Job overview
Due to department promotions, we are looking for enthusiastic and organised individuals to join our rotational Pharmacy Dispensary service.
Under the supervision and support of a Pharmacy registered professional, the role will assist the Dispensary team to deliver a safe and high-quality service to our patients and customers. We are looking for a team player with a professional outlook who can demonstrate good customer service skills.
The post holder will work rotationally at both the Queen's Medical Centre and City Hospital campus sites. Full in house training will be given.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for applicants who are eager to learn, able to organise and prioritise their own work to meet deadlines and use their own initiative. Applicants will complete a Buttercups qualification in Pharmacy Services (if not already obtained).
A high level of concentration is required for long periods of time. You will need to be committed and adaptable to change. A positive image of the Trust Pharmacy department should be demonstrated at all times while showing a commitment to support the organisation's values and behaviours.
Working for our organisation
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome application from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 4 GCSE’s at grade D or above in English language, Maths and 2 other subjects
Desirable criteria
- Possession of or working towards NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services and BTEC or a Buttercups Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to perform and work under pressure
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a pharmacy environment
- Proven customer service experience
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate clearly verbally and electronically within a team
- Good telephone manner
- Able to relay accurate information
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential criteria
- Good attention to detail
- Able to follow instructions and standard operating procedures
- Ability to work accurately and sustain concentration over short to long periods
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate the ability to work and concentrate whilst coping with interruption and distraction
Planning and Organisational skills
Essential criteria
- Able to prioritise tasks in accordance with department needs
- Demonstrate ability to multitask
Desirable criteria
- Organisation of a team or function e.g. Scouts/Guides, School or college event, voluntary work
Physical skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate basic keyboard skills (including Microsoft Office, use of internet and email)
Other role requirements
Essential criteria
- Flexible working hours, to be worked over 7 days as per local shifted rota
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Joseph Macgregor
- Job title
- Chief Technician (Pharmacy Dispensary service)
- Email address
- [email protected]
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