University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Assistant Technical Officer (Pharmacy Distribution)
The closing date is 20 May 2026
The ATO, under supervision, will assist in the provision of stock medicinal products and feeds to wards and departments. This involves selecting medicinal products using a prepared picking list, visiting wards to check ward stock, processing information onto the computer, load handling and stock control.
Daily duties require the post holder to relay messages between ward and departmental staff, pharmacy staff and to liaise with and support the Pharmacy Storekeepers and the Pharmacy Porters in their duties.
Once trained and under supervision, the ATO may assist ward-based pharmacy technicians/pharmacists to deliver medicines optimisation on the wards by completing POD (Patients’ Own Medication) checks and ordering stock where required.
Main duties of the job
From the prepared list of requirements select items from the Pharmacy Store and Pharmacy Robot and pack them ready for return to wards and departments.
Visit wards and departments to check and review all stock other than Controlled Drugs.
Using details from stock checks, input information into the pharmacy computer and prepare a list of medicines, fluids and enteral products required to bring ward stock up to correct levels.
Maintain the ward or department stock cupboard in neat and tidy condition.
Monitor expiry dates and ensure stock rotation.
List and remove excess, outdated or near-dated stock from ward or department and highlight with senior team where necessary.
Identify wards or departments that could use near-dated stock and ensure stock rotation means this material is used first.
Use Pyxis machines at ward level, ensuring stock is maintained accurately and promptly.
Job responsibilities
Preparation of cardiac arrest kits.
Support Pharmacy Central Store by unloading, checking, receipt, storage, and issue of orders.
Support Pharmacy Porter in the delivery of medicinal products to wards and departments when required.
Support Dispensary, Bristol Royal Infirmary by stock checking, receipt, and storage of orders.
Undertake any other duties that may be required by the senior management team.
Implement maximum flexibility of work to maintain a high level of efficiency.
Undertake any training that may be required by the Trust.
Compliance with the procedures provided.
Archive documents within the department keeping to recommended guidelines and protocols.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Achievement of Level 2 Standard in Maths + English (GCSE grade C or 4)
* NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy or Level 2 apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services
* Willingness to undertake Pharmacy services training
Skills and Abilities
* Good oral and written communication skills
* Good time management
* High level of attention to detail
* Flexible and adaptive approach
Values
* Supportive
* Respectful
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience of stock control and stock rotation
* Experience of working in a team
* Demonstrate experience of working to set procedures
* Experience of working with computer programmes e.g. Microsoft Office, or In House systems
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
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