Job summary We have a for vacancy for a Full Time Qualified Assistant Technical Officer to join the Mile End Pharmacy Dispensary team. The post holder will be an integral part of the team, participating in the full range of 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 Lianne Zammitt or Jennifer Clifford on 0208 121 4252 Main duties of the job o To assist with the provision of a high quality pharmacy service to patients of the Trusto To undertake general dispensary and distribution activities including ward based top upso To assist the technical and professional staff in the day-to-day running of the Department About us Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations Date posted 11 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £29,485 to £31,088 a year inc HCAWTD Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 363-CP7088892 Job locations Pharmacy Department, Mile End Hospital Mile End Hospital, Bancroft Road, E1 4DG London E1 4DG Job description Job responsibilities Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further details. Job description Job responsibilities Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further details. Person Specification 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 Person Specification 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 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. 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name East London NHS Foundation Trust Address Pharmacy Department, Mile End Hospital Mile End Hospital, Bancroft Road, E1 4DG London E1 4DG Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)