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The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Rotational Assistant Technical Officer - Pharmacy

The closing date is 01 May 2026

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Job summary

The Pharmacy department is looking for an Assistant Technical Officer to become part of our friendly, patient centred team based within the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, Essex. You will support various pharmacy teams including the dispensary and pharmacy stores. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the pharmaceutical care of hospital patients through the supply of medicines, and is suitable for qualified Pharmacy Assistants or those new to the field looking to start their career in pharmacy. You will also have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills if required through our Level 2 Pharmacy Pharmacy Services Programme which will give a fantastic foundation to your work and could be the launch pad to progress.

Main duties of the job

Your main duties will be centred around the pharmacy stores, ensuring wards are fully stocked with the medicines they require to treat their patients. You will also get the opportunity to work in our dispensary supplying medicines for in-patients and on discharge and there may be further opportunities in our aseptic unit. Our Pharmacy team is a notoriously friendly and diverse team who work together in a mixture of behind-the-scenes and patient-facing roles to deliver safe and effective medicines.

About us

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Details

Date posted

17 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000640

Job locations

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Your main duties will be centred around the pharmacy stores, ensuring wards are fully stocked with the medicines they require to treat their patients. You will also get the opportunity to work in our dispensary supplying medicines for in-patients and on discharge and there may be further opportunities in our aseptic unit.

Our Pharmacy team is a notoriously friendly and diverse team who work together in a mixture of behind-the-scenes and patient-facing roles to deliver safe and effective medicines.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification, which is available to download at any time.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name: Hannah LeMar

Job title: Education, Training and Personnel Manager

Email address: h.lemar@nhs.net

Telephone number: 01279978301

Additional contact information: Available for informal calls or visits Monday-Wednesday 09.00-13.00

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your main duties will be centred around the pharmacy stores, ensuring wards are fully stocked with the medicines they require to treat their patients. You will also get the opportunity to work in our dispensary supplying medicines for in-patients and on discharge and there may be further opportunities in our aseptic unit.

Our Pharmacy team is a notoriously friendly and diverse team who work together in a mixture of behind-the-scenes and patient-facing roles to deliver safe and effective medicines.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification, which is available to download at any time.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name: Hannah LeMar

Job title: Education, Training and Personnel Manager

Email address: h.lemar@nhs.net

Telephone number: 01279978301

Additional contact information: Available for informal calls or visits Monday-Wednesday 09.00-13.00

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good Standard of Basic Education
  • 3 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English
  • The ability to successfully complete an NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services.

Experience

Essential

  • Meticulous to Detail
  • Good Thinking & Reasoning Skills
  • Good Communication Skills, both written and oral.
  • Good team player, with ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Computer Literate
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good Standard of Basic Education
  • 3 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English
  • The ability to successfully complete an NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services.

Experience

Essential

  • Meticulous to Detail
  • Good Thinking & Reasoning Skills
  • Good Communication Skills, both written and oral.
  • Good team player, with ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Computer Literate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Education, Training and Personnel Manager

Hannah LeMar

h.lemar@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

17 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000640

Job locations

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX


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