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Assistant Technical Officer (Pharmacy Dispensary)
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts View all jobs
Posted 5 day(s) ago
Reference: 164-8277101
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has come up to join the busy inpatients pharmacy dispensary team. Previous pharmacy experience desirable, but not required, as full training will be given. This post will involve rotating across QMC and City hospital, rota'd weekend working and undertaking a level 2 pharmacy qualification. Study time will be provided during working hours.
Please see Job description and Person specification for full job details/duties
Main duties of the job
Please see Job description and Person specification for full job details/duties. This can be found in the supporting documents.
About us
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 applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Details
Date posted
28 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year *Band 2 until completion of level 2 course, then begin on band 3
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
164-8277101
Job locations
Cross site - QMC and City hospital
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job description and Person specification for full job details/duties. This can be found in the supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job description and Person specification for full job details/duties. This can be found in the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSE's at grade D or above in English language, Maths and 2 other subjects.
- Able to undertake the Buttercups Dispensing Couse if not already in possession of the qualification.
- oTo be able to achieve competencies for job role including in house training and validations.
Desirable
- oPossession of or working towards NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services and BTEC or a Buttercups Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship
Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrate ability to work as part of a team.
- oAbility to perform and work under pressure
Desirable
- oExperience of working in a Pharmacy environment
- oProven customer service experience.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly verbally and electronically within a team.
- Good telephone manner
Desirable
- Adaptable to change
Analytical skills
Essential
- oAccurate with good attention to detail
- oAble to follow instructions and standard operating procedures
- oAbility to work accurately and sustain concentration over short to prolonged periods
Desirable
- oDemonstrate the ability to work and concentrate whilst coping with interruption and distraction.
Planning and Orgainisational skills
Essential
- oAble to prioritise tasks in accordance with department needs.
- oDemonstrate ability to multi-task.
Physical skills
Essential
- Computer literate with good general keyboard skills.
- Able to stand/sit for long periods and exert moderate physical exercise
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to participate in general Pharmacy Dispensary duties, including the 7-day shifted working rota and Bank Holidays rota.
- Cross campus working
- Must have the ability to wear appropriate PPE required for the role
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSE's at grade D or above in English language, Maths and 2 other subjects.
- Able to undertake the Buttercups Dispensing Couse if not already in possession of the qualification.
- oTo be able to achieve competencies for job role including in house training and validations.
Desirable
- oPossession of or working towards NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services and BTEC or a Buttercups Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship
Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrate ability to work as part of a team.
- oAbility to perform and work under pressure
Desirable
- oExperience of working in a Pharmacy environment
- oProven customer service experience.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly verbally and electronically within a team.
- Good telephone manner
Desirable
- Adaptable to change
Analytical skills
Essential
- oAccurate with good attention to detail
- oAble to follow instructions and standard operating procedures
- oAbility to work accurately and sustain concentration over short to prolonged periods
Desirable
- oDemonstrate the ability to work and concentrate whilst coping with interruption and distraction.
Planning and Orgainisational skills
Essential
- oAble to prioritise tasks in accordance with department needs.
- oDemonstrate ability to multi-task.
Physical skills
Essential
- Computer literate with good general keyboard skills.
- Able to stand/sit for long periods and exert moderate physical exercise
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to participate in general Pharmacy Dispensary duties, including the 7-day shifted working rota and Bank Holidays rota.
- Cross campus working
- Must have the ability to wear appropriate PPE required for the role
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
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
Cross site - QMC and City hospital
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
Cross site - QMC and City hospital
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
United Kingdom