East London NHS Foundation Trust is currently recruiting a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant Technical Officer to join its pharmacy services team. Based in East London, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care within a trusted and progressive NHS organisation.
Ideal candidates will have intermediate computer skills, strong written and verbal communication abilities, and have achieved GCSE or equivalent passes in English and Maths. An NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services—either completed or in progress—is essential.
This position is well-suited to individuals with a passion for healthcare support and a commitment to accuracy and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include assisting in the preparation and distribution of medications, maintaining accurate records, and supporting pharmacy staff in day-to-day operations.
A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is available for applicants currently in the UK who meet the necessary Home Office eligibility criteria. If you’re ready to grow your career in pharmacy support within the NHS, we encourage you to apply today.
About the Trust
East London NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of mental health, community health, primary care, wellbeing, and inpatient services to young people, working age adults, and older adults across the City of London, Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets, Bedfordshire, and Luton.
Position: Assistant Technical Officer
Salary: £29,485 – £31,088 a year
Job Type: Full Time
Location: London
About the Role:
We have a for vacancy for a Full Time Qualified Assistant Technical Officer to join the ELFT Hackney Pharmacy Team. The post holder will be an integral part of the team, participating in the full range of inpatient wards and dispensing activities. They will also provide top up duties to ensure stock is maintained in the most appropriate way.
You should have great communication and interpersonal skills; be motivated, flexible and adaptable; and be able to work in an ever changing environment.
You will be expected to develop good working relationships with other staff within the pharmacy and the hospital.
All applicants must hold the NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or Equivalent
For any further information please contact Susana Fontelo or Seda Alparslan on 0208 5107250
Main duties of the job
- To assist with the provision of a high quality pharmacy service to patients of the Trust
- To undertake general dispensary and distribution activities including ward based top up
- To assist the technical and professional staff in the day-to-day running of the Department
Person Specifications
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 – Pharmacy Services – Whole qualification or at least part of it
- GCSE/Equivalent passes in English and Maths
Experience
Essential
- Work experience in a hospital pharmacy
- Mental Health Experience
- Experience of directing & instructing staff
- Experience of dealing with the public
- Experience of problem solving
- Experience of ordering and invoicing
- Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Intermediate computer skills
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work carefully with attention to detail
- Ability to work unsupervised in an organised manner
- Ability to plan work & meet targets Demonstrates an interest in Pharmacy
- Demonstrates an understanding of good time management skills
- Understands the need for written policies and procedures
- Has an understanding of the need for patient confidentiality
Benefits
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
To apply for this role, please visit the NHS WEBSITE
Application Deadline
June 29, 2025