Rotational Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

Rotational Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

NHS AfC: Band 2

Main area Pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Posts are based to work over the core working week with late nights, weekends and Bank Holiday duties on a rota basis. – At The Dudley Group, we understand the benefits of offering a range of flexible working options from day one of employment to support both employees and the Trust. Offering flexible working opportunities is one of the ways that the Trust aims to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Further information on the options available can be found via the link in the job advert.) Job ref 253-0925-7482503

Employer The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust | Site Russells Hall Hospital, Dudley | Salary £24,465 Pro Rata Per Annum | Closing 09/10/2025 23:59

Job overview

An exciting opportunity for Rotational Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officers have become available within the Pharmacy Department at Russells Hall Hospital. The duties will include stock control, dispensing, specialist cleaning, order completion, unpacking goods received and record keeping. The job also involves moving and handling of drug deliveries and bulk fluids.

Training is available to provide the post holder with skills to visit wards, dispense and issue medicine stocks. Individuals with recent dispensing/relevant experience would be welcome.

This is a rotational post which will involve working in different areas of the Pharmacy – distribution, dispensary and aseptic unit.

Here at the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do to offer a high-quality patient experience in a caring and supportive environment that aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring, and effective services because people matter.

Main duties of the job

To assist with the smooth running of the daily activities of their area of work and also to provide assistance to other pharmacy staff working within their work area.

The pharmacy provides a service 7 days a week.

To undertake planned work under the supervision of relevant Senior Technicians.

Work will be supported by the provision of clear standard operating procedures and under the guidance of Senior Pharmacy Technician.

To assist in specialist cleaning duties within the pharmacy.

A structured, competency-based scheme will support the post holder in training to the standard of NVQ level 2 in Pharmaceutical Service Skills.

Working for our organisation

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information – inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person specification

Qualifications & Education

• GCSE (or Equivalent) in Maths and English grade C or above

Knowledge and Training

• Committed to own training
• Have or working towards NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or Unit accreditation within specialised area, and/or equivalent experience, e.g. validated training as pharmacy support worker.

Experience

• Experience of stock management and stock control systems.
• Recent previous experience working in a pharmacy/pharmacy stores.

Communication & Relationship Skills

• Ability to mix with existing staff.

Analytical & Judgement Skills

• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Self-Motivating within the workplace.

Planning & Organisational Skills

• Excellent organisational skills, to be a good team player and able to work alone.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time/set priorities.
• Ability to work regular week hours extended hours, weekends and bank holidays

Physical Skills

• IT literate, use of databases, Microsoft etc.
• Be capable of all tasks in job description including manual handling of pharmaceuticals.
• Able to commute between places of work to meet requirements of the post/service.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

• Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services

Using AI for jobs applications:

While we encourage the use of technology to help manage time and support innovation, it is your responsibility to ensure your application is personalised and clearly reflects your own skills and experiences. The content must be your own work and accurately reflect your knowledge, abilities and values. Over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in your application being rejected.

The use of AI during assessments, including interviews, is not permitted unless it has been pre-approved as part of a reasonable adjustment. For digital interviews, you may be asked to provide a 360-degree view of your surroundings on camera and confirm that no additional devices are present. If we suspect AI is being used during an interview, we may pause the process to clarify or adjust our approach to questioning.

Caring for patients demands integrity, honesty, and accountability. We expect your application and participation to be authentic and a genuine reflection of your own experiences and values.

The four partner Trusts of the Black Country Provider Collaborative are actively working in partnership to deliver a collective vision focused on providing better, faster and safer care to the population of the Black Country and beyond.

Against this context, although this post is hosted by The Dudley Group, there may be an expectation to work flexibly across the four partner Trusts to better meet patient and service needs.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom are welcome and will be considered, dependant upon Job Role and Salary needed to meet the criteria for sponsorship, alongside all other applications.

Not everyone needs a Skilled Worker visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, check if you’re eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead. It’s cheaper to apply for and you do not need to pay the annual immigration health surcharge.

Recruitment Equality Statement

We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups. It is essential we understand our demographics so we can monitor our performance as an equal opportunity employer, as well as embedding a culture of inclusivity across the organisation.

The Trust is committed to employing and supporting people with disabilities and to interviewing all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum essential criteria. We welcome applications from the LGBTQ+ community and encourage people with different sexual orientation, gender identity and expression to apply.

We will, at every opportunity, advance equality and inclusivity for all staff, at all levels within the organisation, and strive to remove barriers for anyone who shares a protected characteristic.

By applying for this post you provide a true and complete application. Where applicable, you authorize checks on your professional registration status. Applicants are advised to apply early as the vacancy may close before the advertised date if there is a high number of applications.

Applicants MUST ensure that they provide details of their referees and their referee email addresses on their application form.

By applying, you agree to the transfer of application data to the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust and its applicant management system. If offered a job, information may be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record system.

Employer certification / accreditation

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and will require a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name: Sarah Kinnersley | Job title: Chief Pharmacy Technician – Medicines Procurement | Email: sarah.kinnersley@nhs.net | Telephone: 01384 244031