Pharmacy ATO

Job summaryTo contribute to an efficient and accurate pharmacy service to ensure the safe and effective use and procurement of medicines throughout at SHSC NHS Foundation Trust.Under the direction of the Chief Pharmacist, Deputy Chief Pharmacist and the Senior Pharmacy Technicians, the post holder will perform whatever duties are reasonable and necessary to achieve the job purpose and overall safe provision of pharmacy services throughout the trust.There is a requirement to be confident and able to work with service users and other healthcare professionals internally and other organisations.The following represent a broad outline of tasks the post holder will be expected to perform in achieving their key result areas. This is not intended as a fixed list of duties.Provide support to the technical services of the department.Participate in continuous personal and professional development.Must hold a level 2 NVQ in Pharmacy ServicesMain duties of the jobTo participate in the provision of dispensing services across the Trust.To participate in the non-clinical aspects of their work, e.g., stockunpacking and checking, assembly of orders/requisitions, top-ups etc.To support the clerical functions of the department in activities such asordering, filing, data input and retrieval, and other general tasks.To undertake other non-clinical tasks as required.To undertake supporting with the administration duties within thedepartment and other colleagues.Undertake matching and completing invoices on medications used throughout the department.Participate in phlebotomy services.About usSheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust is a major employer and provider of services. Our Service Users, Carers and Staff are central, and our Values are important, to the delivery of high-quality care. We actively seek out individuals who share these values:Working together for service usersRespect and kindnessEveryone countsCommitment to qualityImproving livesDetailsDate posted14 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary Depending on experience Dependant on experience and training ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number457-26-8238155Job locationsPharmacy Department, Michael Carlisle CentreOSBORNE ROADSHEFFIELDS11 9BFUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesParticipate in audits relevant to pharmacy and in accordance with clinical governance requirements.Source new suppliers as part of the CMU (Commercial Medicines Unit)Subject to the provision of appropriate training Maintain and update drug contracts.Undertake training and development programmes as appropriate.To participate in a rota of early, late, weekend and bank holiday working.To travel across SHSC wards and outpatient areas as required to perform your relevant duties.To promote the professional image of pharmacy by ensuring that the standard of dress and behaviour reflects the professional service provided by the department.To participate in annual personal development review (PDR) and to agree to training objectives set.To comply with trust policies including confidentiality, personal and patient safety.Undergo further training as necessary and attend regular process reviews.To assist and cover for other staff members in other areas within the department Job description Job responsibilitiesParticipate in audits relevant to pharmacy and in accordance with clinical governance requirements.Source new suppliers as part of the CMU (Commercial Medicines Unit)Subject to the provision of appropriate training Maintain and update drug contracts.Undertake training and development programmes as appropriate.To participate in a rota of early, late, weekend and bank holiday working.To travel across SHSC wards and outpatient areas as required to perform your relevant duties.To promote the professional image of pharmacy by ensuring that the standard of dress and behaviour reflects the professional service provided by the department.To participate in annual personal development review (PDR) and to agree to training objectives set.To comply with trust policies including confidentiality, personal and patient safety.Undergo further training as necessary and attend regular process reviews.To assist and cover for other staff members in other areas within the departmentPerson Specification Knowledge and Skilla EssentialNumerate and literateTrustworthy and ReliableGood interpersonal skillsA willingness to be trained and participate in venepuncture. (B3)Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary teamFriendly and self-motivatedProfessional approachAbility to follow set procedures.Have good problem-solving skills.Previous and recent experience of working in a pharmacyGood interpersonal skills.DesirablePrevious and recent experience of working in a hospital pharmacy.Computer literacy.Working in an administration roleExperience of invoicing.Experience of working patient facing.Ability to drive and have access to a vehicle. Training and Qualifications EssentialNVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy ServicesDesirableIT qualificationVenepuncture trainingInvoicing training Experience EssentialExperience of working in a dispensary.Experience of working in a team.Experience of working on own initiative whilst adhering to SOP's.DesirableExperience of working in a health care setting e.g. hospital.Experience of working with CMM/EPMA computer system Other DesirableMust be comfortable with the prospect of taking bloods from service users at SHSC after suitable training. Person Specification Knowledge and Skilla EssentialNumerate and literateTrustworthy and ReliableGood interpersonal skillsA willingness to be trained and participate in venepuncture. (B3)Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary teamFriendly and self-motivatedProfessional approachAbility to follow set procedures.Have good problem-solving skills.Previous and recent experience of working in a pharmacyGood interpersonal skills.DesirablePrevious and recent experience of working in a hospital pharmacy.Computer literacy.Working in an administration roleExperience of invoicing.Experience of working patient facing.Ability to drive and have access to a vehicle. Training and Qualifications EssentialNVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy ServicesDesirableIT qualificationVenepuncture trainingInvoicing training Experience EssentialExperience of working in a dispensary.Experience of working in a team.Experience of working on own initiative whilst adhering to SOP's.DesirableExperience of working in a health care setting e.g. hospital.Experience of working with CMM/EPMA computer system Other DesirableMust be comfortable with the prospect of taking bloods from service users at SHSC after suitable training.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameSheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustAddressPharmacy Department, Michael Carlisle CentreOSBORNE ROADSHEFFIELDS11 9BFUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustAddressPharmacy Department, Michael Carlisle CentreOSBORNE ROADSHEFFIELDS11 9BFUnited KingdomEmployer's website