Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are currently looking to recruit a Rotational Assistant Technical Officer to support the Pharmacy Department across dispensary, distribution, and procurement services, ensuring an efficient and comprehensive pharmacy service.

Key Duties:

• Assist in reception duties, receiving outpatient prescriptions, transcriptions, and TTOs, and entering prescription details into the system.
• Dispense medicines accurately, maintaining safe and effective stock control.
• Provide top-up and distribution services to wards and departments, including assembling ward stock and processing returns.
• Manage day-to-day procurement of medicinal products and consumables.
• Support invoice processes and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Assemble IV fluids as required.
• Participate in education and training for pharmacy staff and allied health professionals.
• Support robust stock control practices, including participation in annual stock take.
• Contribute to pharmacy-related projects and service improvement initiatives.
• Uphold confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions with patients, staff, and visitors.
• Participate in late duties, weekends, and bank holidays as per roster.

• GCSEs A*-C in Maths, English, and Science
• NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services (or willingness to complete within 12 months)
• Flexible and professional approach to work
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Basic to intermediate computer literacy; experience with Meditech desirable
• Good numeracy, literacy, and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain accurate electronic records
• Well-presented and committed to learning and training
• Benefits: We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and great career opportunities. Our core benefits are:
• Private Medical Insurance
• Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Travel season ticket loan
• Family friendly benefits
• A range of retail discounts

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process.

Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team. The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs A*-C in Maths, English, and Science
• NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services (or willingness to complete within 12 months)

Experience

Essential

• Flexible and professional approach to work
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Basic to intermediate computer literacy; experience with Meditech desirable
• Good numeracy, literacy, and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain accurate electronic records
• Well-presented and committed to learning and training

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 London Clinic

Address

20 - 22 Devonshire Place W1G

London

W1G 6HL

Employer's website

https://www.thelondonclinic.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)