Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer
The closing date is 01 February 2026
Job summary
Are you interested in joining our pharmacy team at East Surrey Hospital?We offer a nationally recognised qualification, fully supported training, and the opportunity to work in a progressive, dispensary environment. We provide excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
This is a varied role involving work across different areas of our dispensary mini-teams, giving you valuable experience in the use of medicines across a wide range of specialties. Duties include dispensing medicines from prescriptions, answering telephone calls, and responding to queries and other tasks.
Previous experience in a pharmacy setting either hospital or retail is desirable but not essential, as full in-house training will be provided. This includes support to obtain a BTEC Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills. To be eligible for enrolment on the Level 2 qualification, you must have GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above in English Language, Mathematics, and a Science subject (Science desirable).
Working hours will depend on specific service needs and will include participation in late duties, weekends, and bank holiday rotas. Please note that the role involves a significant amount of manual handling.
Main duties of the job
For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
.We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.
Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.
Details
Date posted
12 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year plus high cost allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
326-7653166-RB
Job locations
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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