Job summary Are you ready to take on a new challenge and grow your career in a dynamic hospital environment? Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust Pharmacy Production Department is looking for a dedicated Senior Assistant Technical Officer to join our bustling Pre-Packing Unit. In this role, you'll be at the heart of our operations, working closely with both internal and external customers and collaborating with our Quality team. This isn't just any jobit's an opportunity to be part of a unit that produces large batches of labelled medicines and bulk orders, making a real difference in patient care. Key Requirements: 4 GCSEs or equivalent, including Grade D/3 or above in Maths and English Language. Why Join Us? Exciting Challenges: Every day brings new tasks and opportunities to learn. Supportive Team: Work alongside a team that values collaboration and mutual support. Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a critical area of hospital operations. If you're passionate about learning, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to contribute to a team that makes a difference, we want to hear from you Apply now and take the next step in your career with us. Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification About us Thank you for your interest in this role. Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020. The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care. For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England. Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you. Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us. Date posted 03 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 214-CSTO-7081185 Job locations King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton in Ashfield NG17 4JL Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification Person Specification Knowledge Essential Significant pharmacy prepacking/production line experience Desirable Pharmacy and/or pharmacy stores experience desirable Qualifications Essential Maths and English Grade C-GCSE Further Training Essential Manual handling training Health and Safety Training, including COSHH, Fire and Security Pharmacy services level 2 NVQ (If not initially held this must be commenced within 3 months of starting the post) Desirable Supervisory training Experience Essential Experience of following procedures. Proven team member and ability to work alone Proven oral and written communication skills. IT / keyboard skills Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Desirable Stock Control Filing/Record keeping Good Housekeeping Skills Contractual Requirements Essential Regular attendance during the required hours Flexible approach to working hours Person Specification Knowledge Essential Significant pharmacy prepacking/production line experience Desirable Pharmacy and/or pharmacy stores experience desirable Qualifications Essential Maths and English Grade C-GCSE Further Training Essential Manual handling training Health and Safety Training, including COSHH, Fire and Security Pharmacy services level 2 NVQ (If not initially held this must be commenced within 3 months of starting the post) Desirable Supervisory training Experience Essential Experience of following procedures. Proven team member and ability to work alone Proven oral and written communication skills. IT / keyboard skills Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Desirable Stock Control Filing/Record keeping Good Housekeeping Skills Contractual Requirements Essential Regular attendance during the required hours Flexible approach to working hours 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. Employer details Employer name Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton in Ashfield NG17 4JL Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)