Senior Assistant Technical Officer
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The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust Senior Assistant Technical Officer
The closing date is 27 September 2026
Job summary
This post is 37.5 Hours per week.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Pharmacy Department at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust as a Pharmacy Invoicing and Procurement Senior Assistant Technical Officer (ATO). This is an ideal role for an organised, motivated and detail-oriented individual who enjoys working with financial information, procurement systems and suppliers whilst supporting the delivery of safe and effective patient care. The post is based within the Pharmacy Procurement and Stores Team and plays a vital role in ensuring medicines are purchased efficiently, suppliers are paid accurately and stock is available when patients need it.You will join a forward-thinking Pharmacy team that places patient care, continuous improvement and staff wellbeing at the heart of everything it does.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with pharmacy, finance and procurement colleagues, the successful candidate will be responsible for processing medicine orders and invoices, resolving supplier queries, monitoring stock levels and supporting the day-to-day management of pharmacy purchasing activities. The role requires excellent attention to detail, strong numerical skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy healthcare environment. You will liaise regularly with suppliers, wholesalers, finance teams and healthcare professionals to ensure medicines are supplied in a timely and cost-effective manner whilst maintaining compliance with Trust policies and financial procedures.This is a varied and rewarding position that offers the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge of NHS medicines procurement, stock control and financial processes. The role is ideally suited to someone with administrative, procurement, invoicing or finance experience who is looking to build a long-term career within NHS Pharmacy. Full training will be provided, including the use of pharmacy stock management and ordering systems, enabling the successful applicant to develop valuable skills within a supportive and experienced team environment.If you have excellent organisational skills, a keen eye for detail and a desire to contribute to the efficient delivery of pharmacy services, we would be delighted to hear from you.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
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Details
Date posted
17 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9165-26-07-031
Job locations
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
ROTHERHAM
South Yorkshire
S60 2ud
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Has a good attendance record; Reliable, punctual, honest and conscientious
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English at GCSE grade C/4or above or equivalent
- IT skills and Training (e.g. MS Office)
- Interpersonal Skills
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Science
- Supervisory management
Knowledge
Essential
- To maintain own knowledge base and remain up to date with current issues
Experience
Essential
- Has a good attendance record; Reliable, punctual, honest and conscientious
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English at GCSE grade C/4or above or equivalent
- IT skills and Training (e.g. MS Office)
- Interpersonal Skills
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Science
- Supervisory management
Knowledge
Essential
- To maintain own knowledge base and remain up to date with current issues
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 Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
ROTHERHAM
South Yorkshire
S60 2ud
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
ROTHERHAM
South Yorkshire
S60 2ud
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Kulsoom Khan
01709428030
Details
Date posted
17 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9165-26-07-031
Job locations
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
ROTHERHAM
South Yorkshire
S60 2ud
United Kingdom
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