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Senior Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2435469
Job summary
Are you looking a for a challenge ? are you enthusiastic? then this is the job for you. The Pharmacy Department at East Kent NHS Foundation Trust are looking for the right candidate to join our Pharmacy Dispensary team at The William Harvey Hospital
You will be based within the pharmacy dispensary and further training will be given in all aspects of hospital dispensary services.
Any successful applicant for the above post will also be expected to participate in flexible working which will include weekend, late duty and bank holiday rotas.
Minimum of 2 years dispensing experience, working in hospital or retail pharmacy
PLEASE NOTE - WE CANNOT OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.If you hold a Graduate/Post Study work visa, you will only be able to work this role until the expiry date of your visa.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Job Include:
- To support the section managers in the delivery of a comprehensive service to East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.
- To assist in the provision of a safe, efficient and effective pharmaceutical service, with particular emphasis on the dispensing of in-patient and out-patient prescriptions and discharge summaries to wards and departments within the Trust.
About us
The organisation is currently launching its new improvement focus in the form of an improvement system called We Care.
The We Care System utilises a multi-layered approach to improvement allowing staff to develop and produce a variety of ideas to combat the issues and problems that have been identified. The system allows for the deployment of:
- Strategic Initiatives which are long term projects and focus led and driven by our executive
- Trust Priority Improvement Projects which are short term projects allocated to a range of project teams made up from our staff groups focusing on impacting our True North metrics and breakthrough objectives
- Ward Based OMS which delivers daily management and continuous improvement on the frontline
Details
Date posted
19 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
344-4937DCB
Job locations
William Harvey Hospital
Kennington Road
Ashford
TN24 0LZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
Desirable
- Accuracy Checking Dispensing Assistant (ACDA) course
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years dispensing experience, working in hospital or retail pharmacy
- Experience in a customer facing role
Desirable
- Training members of the pharmacy team
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Able to work effectively under pressure
- IT literate
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Good at practical problem solving
- Team Player
- Attention to detail
Desirable
- Good organisational Skills
- Ability to multi task
Governance
Essential
- Understanding of current legislation and good practice relating to dispensary practice
Desirable
- Understanding of following standard operating procedures
Other requirements
Essential
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
Desirable
- Accuracy Checking Dispensing Assistant (ACDA) course
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years dispensing experience, working in hospital or retail pharmacy
- Experience in a customer facing role
Desirable
- Training members of the pharmacy team
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Able to work effectively under pressure
- IT literate
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Good at practical problem solving
- Team Player
- Attention to detail
Desirable
- Good organisational Skills
- Ability to multi task
Governance
Essential
- Understanding of current legislation and good practice relating to dispensary practice
Desirable
- Understanding of following standard operating procedures
Other requirements
Essential
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values
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
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
William Harvey Hospital
Kennington Road
Ashford
TN24 0LZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
William Harvey Hospital
Kennington Road
Ashford
TN24 0LZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)