Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Dispensary
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 26/08/2026
- Closes
- 09/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role is for a Senior Pharmacy Assistant in a busy dispensary, primarily based in Winchester. The successful candidate will accurately dispense in-patient, discharge, and out-patient prescriptions, supporting patient flow. It requires an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences, excellent communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to work accurately under pressure. Prioritisation skills are valued, and personal development is encouraged.
Key responsibilities
- To accurately dispense (including generation of labels) in-patient, discharge, and out-patient prescriptions.
- To answer telephones promptly and politely, dealing with queries, relaying complete and accurate information.
- To dispense controlled drugs.
- To receive out-patient prescriptions in the dispensary.
- To be responsible for the accurate input of data into the pharmacy JAC computer systems for all duties requiring its use (labelling, returns etc.).
- To perform general housekeeping duties within the dispensaries including cleaning dispensary equipment and ensuring that there are sufficient quantities of sundry items available.
Essential criteria
- GCSE Maths & English (Grade C or above)
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy (mandatory units)
- Experience of working in a pharmacy
- Computer literate
- Excellent communication skills
- Customer service experience
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy (Dispensing Unit)
- Hospital Pharmacy Experience
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Dispensary
The closing date is 09 September 2026
Job summary
We have a vacancy for a Senior Pharmacy Assistant to work in our busy and friendly department.
This position is based in Winchester, however there is occasionally a requirement to work across sites.
We are looking for you to accurately dispense in-patient, discharge, and out-patient prescriptions, supporting patient flow in a fast-paced environment.
Prioritisation skills are valued and personal development is encouraged and supported.
You will need to possess an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent), and all applicants must have excellent communication skills, be flexible and be able to work accurately under pressure.
A good level of English and Maths (GCSE level or equivalent) and computer skills are essential. Physical fitness is required as there is some manual handling involved.
Main duties of the job
To accurately dispense (including generation of labels) in-patient, discharge, and out-patient prescriptions.
To answer telephones promptly and politely, dealing with queries, relaying complete and accurate information.
To recognise self-limitations and refer to an appropriate person when required.
To dispense controlled drugs.
To receive out-patient prescriptions in the dispensary.
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