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Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer - Stores
Grade
Band 2/3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Will be enrolled on to the weekend and late-night rotas once adequately trained.)
Job ref
387-DT1298-RM
Employer
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Weston General Hospital
Town
Weston-Super-Mare
Salary
£24,465 - £26,598 pa pro rata (dependant on experience)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/11/2025 23:59

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University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust logo

Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Stores

Band 2/3

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Job overview

We are looking for a senior assistant technical officer to support our stores and procurement staff in the efficient running of these departments.

Applicants must possess a good standard of education with good computer, communication and manual handling skills. They must be able to work well in a team, prioritise and organise their own work and work efficiently and accurately. An understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues is essential.

Successful candidates will be enrolled onto the weekend, bank holiday and late-night rota once adequately trained.

Progression onto the band 3 pay scale will be achieved with the completion of the relevant dispensary qualification. Candidates with a previous dispensing qualification may be eligible for advancement without additional qualifications being completed.

Pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided. 

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

·         Assist in organising, managing and maintaining the efficient running of ward distribution services at Weston.

·         Assist in organising and managing the purchase of medicines.

·         Help maintain the appropriate supply of medical gases.

·         Assist with the training of Pharmacy staff to NVQ level 2 whilst in the stores department

Dispensary

·         To dispense routine prescriptions, including discharge, inpatient and controlled drug requests, in accordance with standard operating procedures under the supervision of the Responsible Pharmacist.

·         To provide advice to nurses and other staff on the supply of pharmaceutical products.

·         Undertake telephone answering and receptionist duties within the dispensary.

·         To assist and attempt to resolve problems associated with the dispensing process.

·         Support the dispensary at busy times and times of staff shortages.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of confidentiality and how it is important in a healthcare setting
Desirable criteria
  • Previous work experience in a hospital and/or a pharmacy
  • Experience using CMM and PIC software
  • Manual handling experience
  • Knowledge of pharmacy procurement systems

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Computer literate
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to problem-solve

Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • An ability to work alone or as part of a team
  • Ability to prioritise workload
  • Good time management
  • Flexible
  • Good attention to detail

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • Minimum of 3 GCSE(s) at passing grade (or equivalent)
  • Willingness to work towards procurement and dispensary qualifications if not already attained
Desirable criteria
  • Previous pharmacy dispensing qualification

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDDisability Confident - two yearsVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerNHS Pastoral CareStep into healthMenopause Workplace PledgeDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldPride In Veterans

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
David Ash
Job title
Medicines Optimisation and Stores Lead Technician
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01934 647061
Additional information

Kat Williams (Operations Manager) for further information or queries on 01934 881303

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