Band 3 Senior Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Band 3 Senior Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

The closing date is 16 November 2026

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Job summary

We are looking for two enthusiastic Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join our busy department. One post will be based mainly in the Emergency Department under the guidance of the pharmacy team. The successful candidate will be flexible and comfortable with changes in routine, responding to the needs of the service by providing medicines management support to our Emergency Department colleagues.

They will be involved in the organising and tidying stock, working with the multi-disciplinary team, as well as general pharmacy duties. This role would suit someone who is committed to providing high-quality patient safety focused care utilising excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work within a large team.

The second post will involve supporting the smooth running of the pharmacy dispensary ensuring that medication is supplied safely and accurately in a timely manner. You will be required to undertake a broad range of duties and full training will be given

This role would suit someone who is committed to providing high-quality patient safety focused care utilising excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work within a large team.

Applications are invited from all dispensing assistants including those who are community-based with no previous hospital experience. This is an excellent opportunity to further your pharmacy career and break into the hospital sector.

Main duties of the job

The required candidates must have excellent organisational and time management skills as they will be responsible for a variety of dispensary-based activities as well as team leading opportunities. They will need to have good attention to detail and be happy working flexibly within a team

They will:

*Meet the essential criteria of the job specification

*Hold a QCF Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (formerly NVQ) Level 2 Pharmacy Assistant qualification or equivalent.

The role involves;

*Dispensing for in and out-patients

*Stock control & medicine management support for ED

*Reception and telephones duties

*Reviewing ward stocklist, organising stock and date checking

*Preparing discharge prescriptions, including blister packs

*Preparing controlled drug orders

*Topping up the emergency cupboard

*Supporting the training and supervision on pre-registration technicians and other support staff

*Team leading

*Participating in late nights, weekends and bank holidays

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for all essential and desirable criteria required for the role. For further information about the role please contact Helen Laws -- [email protected] -- 0121 371 8730

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details

Date posted

02 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-1104397

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• * GCSE grade C/4 or above in Mathematics and English (or equivalent)
• * NVQ level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF), BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science
• or
• * Accredited Dispensing Assistants Course (NPA)

Experience

Essential

• * Post NVQ level 2 qualification developmental experience of a range of dispensing with formal training and annual revalidated accreditation as a dispenser
• * Understanding of pharmacy related computer systems
• * Understanding of Health and Safety at Work, manual handling and COSHH
• * Understanding of dispensing, stock control and supply systems and processes
• * Knowledge of stock control systems
• * Knowledge of code of practice/customer care
• * Understands the need for delivering a cost effective service and the required work practices to reduce waste

Desirable

• * Previous experience within a hospital pharmacy setting
• * Experience in staff training
• * Working Knowledge of JAC pharmacy system
• * Knowledge of drugs, side effects & where to find further information

Additional Criteria

Essential

• * Able to reflect on own practice and learn from experience
• * Able to identify customer needs and deliver services to the required level
• * Able to communicate at an appropriate level complex information verbally, written and electronically as required
• * Demonstrates ability to work to set procedures
• * Takes responsibility for own work and actions and contributes to the team success
• * Demonstrates I.T and keyboard skills
• * Demonstrates ability to recognise professional and personal limitations referring to appropriate person when necessary
• * Demonstrates ability to undertake a variety of tasks
• * Demonstrates numeracy skills
• * Demonstrates ability to work independently
• * Demonstrates ability to maintain accuracy under pressure
• * Demonstrates ability to deal with frequent interruptions e.g. bleeps/pagers
• * Able to maintain confidentiality of information
• * Able to adapt to change
• * Demonstrates ability to prioritise and organise daily tasks using own initiative
• * Good time management
• * Able to demonstrate discretion and diplomacy
• * Strong attention to detail
• * Reliable
• * Ability to travel to all UHB sites
• * Flexible to work in accordance with service needs
• * Committed to abide by the Trust vision and values
• * Able to lift moderate weights (up to 15kg)

Desirable

• *Demonstrates ability to guide and train others

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• * GCSE grade C/4 or above in Mathematics and English (or equivalent)
• * NVQ level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF), BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science
• or
• * Accredited Dispensing Assistants Course (NPA)

Experience

Essential

• * Post NVQ level 2 qualification developmental experience of a range of dispensing with formal training and annual revalidated accreditation as a dispenser
• * Understanding of pharmacy related computer systems
• * Understanding of Health and Safety at Work, manual handling and COSHH
• * Understanding of dispensing, stock control and supply systems and processes
• * Knowledge of stock control systems
• * Knowledge of code of practice/customer care
• * Understands the need for delivering a cost effective service and the required work practices to reduce waste

Desirable

• * Previous experience within a hospital pharmacy setting
• * Experience in staff training
• * Working Knowledge of JAC pharmacy system
• * Knowledge of drugs, side effects & where to find further information

Additional Criteria

Essential

• * Able to reflect on own practice and learn from experience
• * Able to identify customer needs and deliver services to the required level
• * Able to communicate at an appropriate level complex information verbally, written and electronically as required
• * Demonstrates ability to work to set procedures
• * Takes responsibility for own work and actions and contributes to the team success
• * Demonstrates I.T and keyboard skills
• * Demonstrates ability to recognise professional and personal limitations referring to appropriate person when necessary
• * Demonstrates ability to undertake a variety of tasks
• * Demonstrates numeracy skills
• * Demonstrates ability to work independently
• * Demonstrates ability to maintain accuracy under pressure
• * Demonstrates ability to deal with frequent interruptions e.g. bleeps/pagers
• * Able to maintain confidentiality of information
• * Able to adapt to change
• * Demonstrates ability to prioritise and organise daily tasks using own initiative
• * Good time management
• * Able to demonstrate discretion and diplomacy
• * Strong attention to detail
• * Reliable
• * Ability to travel to all UHB sites
• * Flexible to work in accordance with service needs
• * Committed to abide by the Trust vision and values
• * Able to lift moderate weights (up to 15kg)

Desirable

• *Demonstrates ability to guide and train others

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

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Helen Laws

[email protected]

01213718730

Details

Date posted

02 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-1104397

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

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