Job title:Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer
Salary: Band 3
Location: 20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW
Job Type: Permanent / Full-time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Sunday as rostered
The role:
We are currently looking to recruit a Rotational Assistant Technical Officer to support the Pharmacy Department across dispensary, distribution, and procurement services, ensuring an efficient and comprehensive pharmacy service.
Key Duties:
* Assist in reception duties, receiving outpatient prescriptions, transcriptions, and TTOs, and entering prescription details into the system.
* Dispense medicines accurately, maintaining safe and effective stock control.
* Provide top-up and distribution services to wards and departments, including assembling ward stock and processing returns.
* Manage day-to-day procurement of medicinal products and consumables.
* Support invoice processes and ensure accurate record-keeping.
* Assemble IV fluids as required.
* Participate in education and training for pharmacy staff and allied health professionals.
* Support robust stock control practices, including participation in annual stock take.
* Contribute to pharmacy-related projects and service improvement initiatives.
* Uphold confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions with patients, staff, and visitors.
* Participate in late duties, weekends, and bank holidays as per roster.
Skills and Experience:
* GCSEs A*-C in Maths, English, and Science
* NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services (or willingness to complete within 12 months)
* Flexible and professional approach to work
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team
* Basic to intermediate computer literacy; experience with Meditech desirable
* Good numeracy, literacy, and attention to detail
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain accurate electronic records
* Well-presented and committed to learning and training
Benefits:
We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and great career opportunities. Our core benefits are:
* Private Medical Insurance
* Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Life assurance
* Travel season ticket loan
* Family friendly benefits
* A range of retail discounts
* Excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.
Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with eight state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of London's medical community around Harley Street. As a charity, we reinvest in cutting-edge treatments, technology, and facilities to benefit our patients, staff, and the wider community.
We offer a comprehensive range of services, from complex medical and surgical procedures to specialist cancer care. The London Clinic is known for its supportive, collaborative culture where every contribution is valued, guided by our core values: We go further, We work as one, We personalise care
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.
The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.