Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Assistant Technical Officer to join our pharmacy team at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. The role is primarily based within the dispensary, where you will undertake the dispensing, labelling and supply of medicines for patients, in accordance with pharmacy procedures and standards.

You will work closely with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy assistants to ensure medicines are supplied safely and in a timely manner. You will also support the wider clinical team and undertake a range of dispensary-related duties as required.

We are looking for a caring, compassionate and motivated professional with good communication and interpersonal skills. You will need to be able to prioritise and manage your workload effectively within a busy hospital environment.

The role may involve working across the Women's and Children's Pharmacy service in response to operational requirements. If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your pharmacy skills and experience within a specialised hospital setting, this could be the role for you.

This role requires the applicant to have a NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services; we are willing to consider experienced ATO's who have either commenced or are willing to commence this course under a Band 2 to 3 progressional contract.

Main duties of the job

• Have an understanding of medication formulations, strengths and dosage forms
• Apply knowledge of pharmacy dispensing procedures and stock management processes to support the safe and timely supply of medicines.
• Follow departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies and guidelines at all times.
• Use pharmacy computer systems to process prescriptions, manage stock and maintain accurate records.
• Monitor stock levels, identify shortages and take appropriate action in accordance with local procedures.
• Ensure medicines are stored, handled and transported in line with legal, regulatory and manufacturer requirements.
• Maintain awareness of expiry dates, product recalls and stock rotation principles to minimise waste and ensure patient safety.
• Identify and report dispensing discrepancies, stock issues or potential risks to an appropriate member of the pharmacy team

About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Person Specification
Essential

• Level 2 Standard in Maths (GCSE grade C or 4)
• Level 2 Standard in English (GCSE grade C or 4)
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy services or willingness to work towards qualification
• Willingness to undertake Pharmacy service improvements
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good time management
• Ability to work in a busy environment
• Computer literate
• Good attention to detail
• Experience of working in a team
• Reliable and self-motivated
• Respectful and supportive attitude
• Attention to detail/tidy
• Works well under pressure

Desirable

• Mentoring and supervision of junior staff
• Experience of hospital pharmacy
• Experience of prior working to written/verbal procedures
• Experience of working with Microsoft systems and/or in-house systems e.g. CMM, PTS

Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Band: Band 3
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: 16 November 2026

Contact: Kelly Owen, Senior Pharmacy Technician, kelly.owen11@nhs.net, 01173428458

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