Job summaryThe Pharmacy department is looking for an Assistant Technical Officer to become part of our friendly, patient centred team based within the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, Essex. You will support various pharmacy teams including the dispensary, pharmacy stores, and aseptic unit.This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the pharmaceutical care of hospital patients through the supply of medicines, and is suitable for qualified Pharmacy Assistants or those new to the field looking to start their career in pharmacy.You will also have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills if required through our Level 2 Pharmacy Pharmacy Services Programme which will give a fantastic foundation to your work and could be the launch pad to progress.Main duties of the jobYour main duties will be centred around the pharmacy stores, ensuring wards are fully stocked with the medicines they require to treat their patients. You will also get the opportunity to work in our dispensary supplying medicines for in-patients and on discharge and there may be further opportunities in our aseptic unit.Our Pharmacy team is a notoriously friendly and diverse team who work together in a mixture of behind-the-scenes and patient-facing roles to deliver safe and effective medicines.About usThis is an exciting time for PAHT. Over the next five years we are on a digital transformation journey, leading us to ourbrand new hospital. You'll be part of the team supporting our organisation in a diverse and challenging role; a role which can make a significant difference to our patients, staff and the future direction of our services.Our people demonstrate energy and commitment towards improving the care and experiences provided to our patients and the drive to be an 'outstanding' organisation.It's never been a better time to join us.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification, available to download at any time.Person SpecificationPerson SpecEssentialAttention to detailDesirableA-C GCSEsInterest in PharmacyPrevious pharmacy experienceQualification and experienceDesirablePharmacy level 2 qualificationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameThe Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS TrustAddressThe Princess Alexandra HospitalHamstel RoadHarlowCM20 1QXEmployer's websitehttps://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)