• Job Description

  Req#: C9220-25-0431?language=en&page=619&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The Pharmacy Department is innovative and forward thinking; this is reflected in the huge range of roles that are already established and in development. The Department is hugely supportive and actively encourages creative thinking to improve services, patient experience and to develop new roles, drawing on strengths and experiences of the team.

  We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) to join and support our team in Pharmacy Aseptic Services in the provision of chemotherapy to patients at the Whittington Hospital.

  Main duties of the job

  Please see the Job Description and the Persons Specification for further details about the job role. If you are unable to access the PDF, the details of the job description can also be found in the 'Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities' section.

  The post holder will join a dynamic Pharmacy Production team with the opportunity to develop within the role. Main duties of the role include (please see job description for complete list):

  To provide support to the professional and technical staff within the Pharmacy Production department, assisting in the preparation of pharmaceutical products (after appropriate training and validation) and the provision of a high quality service to patients, trust staff, and wards/departments.

  The post holder will already hold a NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services qualification (or equivalent). If you have not yet achieved this, we can offer the right candidate a Pharmacy ATO - Production, Band 2 to Band 3 progression post (see separate JD).

  The post holder will be required to study for and complete a NVQ Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician qualification . On-site training will be provided where necessary.

  About us

  Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.

  Details

  Date posted

  27 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 2

  Salary

  £29,583 to £31,088 a year per annum inclusive of HCAs

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  220-WHT-3194

  Job locations

  Whittington Health NHS Trust

  Magdala Avenue

  London

  N19 5NF

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Job responsibilities

  Details of the main responsibilities are listed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

  Person Specification

  Education/Qualifications

  Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services qualification or hold an equivalent qualification as recognised by the GPhC. If you have not yet achieved this, we can offer the right candidate a Pharmacy ATO - Production, Band 2 to Band 3 progression post (see separate JD).
  • Hold or be able to commit to study for and complete a NVQ Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) qualification or hold an equivalent qualification as recognised by the GPhC.

  • GCSE English & Maths at A* - C or equivalent
  • Successfully pass basic aptitude test at interview

  Skills and Abilities

  Essential

  • Computer/IT skills (e.g. Microsoft programs)
  • Able to communicate effectively with all grades of staff throughout the trust (verbal and written)
  • Able to communicate effectively with patients from all backgrounds and ethnic origins.
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Clear and literate writing skills
  • Accurate numeracy skills
  • Able to organise and prioritise workload, and to meet pre-determined deadlines
  • Able to follow written procedures and verbal instructions accurately

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Reliable, Self-motivated
  • Commitment to continued personal development, and enthusiasm for extending the Assistant Technical Officer role.
  • Demonstrates initiative, motivation, and enthusiasm for the post.

  Knowledge and Experience

  Essential

  • Good clear and well-spoken English.
  • Effective customer service skills able to work to meet the needs of customers of the department and to meet the standards of the Trust.
  • Awareness of and handling potentially hazardous products such as flammable liquids and cytotoxics safely according to local standard operating procedure.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage workload, dealing with issues and ensure local manual handling procedures are followed.
  • Can act as a role model and participate in the training of new staff
  • Able to demonstrate ability to cope under pressure and multi-tasking correctly.
  • Knowledge of local health and safety, manual handling and COSHH policies
  • Awareness of the Data Protection Act and patient confidentiality
  • Experience of working in an environment requiring working with attention to detail and to pre-determined deadlines

  Desirable

  Experience of working in aseptic pharmacy

  Experience of the preparation of products in an isolator

  Other

  Essential

  • Ability to participate in late duties and Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday duties as required

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Job responsibilities

  Details of the main responsibilities are listed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

  Person Specification

  Education/Qualifications

  Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services qualification or hold an equivalent qualification as recognised by the GPhC. If you have not yet achieved this, we can offer the right candidate a Pharmacy ATO - Production, Band 2 to Band 3 progression post (see separate JD).
  • Hold or be able to commit to study for and complete a NVQ Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) qualification or hold an equivalent qualification as recognised by the GPhC.

  • GCSE English & Maths at A* - C or equivalent
  • Successfully pass basic aptitude test at interview

  Skills and Abilities

  Essential

  • Computer/IT skills (e.g. Microsoft programs)
  • Able to communicate effectively with all grades of staff throughout the trust (verbal and written)
  • Able to communicate effectively with patients from all backgrounds and ethnic origins.
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Clear and literate writing skills
  • Accurate numeracy skills
  • Able to organise and prioritise workload, and to meet pre-determined deadlines
  • Able to follow written procedures and verbal instructions accurately

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Reliable, Self-motivated
  • Commitment to continued personal development, and enthusiasm for extending the Assistant Technical Officer role.
  • Demonstrates initiative, motivation, and enthusiasm for the post.

  Knowledge and Experience

  Essential

  • Good clear and well-spoken English.
  • Effective customer service skills able to work to meet the needs of customers of the department and to meet the standards of the Trust.
  • Awareness of and handling potentially hazardous products such as flammable liquids and cytotoxics safely according to local standard operating procedure.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage workload, dealing with issues and ensure local manual handling procedures are followed.
  • Can act as a role model and participate in the training of new staff
  • Able to demonstrate ability to cope under pressure and multi-tasking correctly.
  • Knowledge of local health and safety, manual handling and COSHH policies
  • Awareness of the Data Protection Act and patient confidentiality
  • Experience of working in an environment requiring working with attention to detail and to pre-determined deadlines

  Desirable

  Experience of working in aseptic pharmacy

  Experience of the preparation of products in an isolator

  Other

  Essential

  • Ability to participate in late duties and Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday duties as required

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Hold or be able to commit to study for and complete a NVQ Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) qualification or hold an equivalent qualification as recognised by the GPhC.
  • GCSE English & Maths at A* - C or equivalent
  • Successfully pass basic aptitude test at interview

  Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services qualification or hold an equivalent qualification as recognised by the GPhC.

  Skills

  Essential

  • Computer/IT skills (e.g. Microsoft programs)
  • Able to communicate effectively with all grades of staff throughout the trust (verbal and written)
  • Able to communicate effectively with patients from all backgrounds and ethnic origins.
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Clear and literate writing skills
  • Accurate numeracy skills
  • Able to organise and prioritise workload, and to meet pre-determined deadlines
  • Able to follow written procedures and verbal instructions accurately
  • Reliable, Self-motivated
  • Commitment to continued personal development, and enthusiasm for extending the Assistant Technical Officer role.
  • Demonstrates initiative, motivation, and enthusiasm for the post.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Good clear and well-spoken English.
  • Effective customer service skills able to work to meet the needs of customers of the department and to meet the standards of the Trust.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage workload, dealing with issues and ensure local manual handling procedures are followed.
  • Can act as a role model and participate in the training of new staff
  • Able to demonstrate ability to cope under pressure and multi-tasking correctly.
  • Experience of working in an environment requiring working with attention to detail and to pre-determined deadlines

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in aseptic pharmacy
  • Experience of the preparation of products in an isolator

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Awareness of and handling potentially hazardous products such as flammable liquids and cytotoxics safely according to local standard operating procedure.
  • Knowledge of local health and safety, manual handling and COSHH policies
  • Awareness of the Data Protection Act and patient confidentiality

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Hold or be able to commit to study for and complete a NVQ Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) qualification or hold an equivalent qualification as recognised by the GPhC.
  • GCSE English & Maths at A* - C or equivalent
  • Successfully pass basic aptitude test at interview

  Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services qualification or hold an equivalent qualification as recognised by the GPhC.

  Skills

  Essential

  • Computer/IT skills (e.g. Microsoft programs)
  • Able to communicate effectively with all grades of staff throughout the trust (verbal and written)
  • Able to communicate effectively with patients from all backgrounds and ethnic origins.
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Clear and literate writing skills
  • Accurate numeracy skills
  • Able to organise and prioritise workload, and to meet pre-determined deadlines
  • Able to follow written procedures and verbal instructions accurately
  • Reliable, Self-motivated
  • Commitment to continued personal development, and enthusiasm for extending the Assistant Technical Officer role.
  • Demonstrates initiative, motivation, and enthusiasm for the post.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Good clear and well-spoken English.
  • Effective customer service skills able to work to meet the needs of customers of the department and to meet the standards of the Trust.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage workload, dealing with issues and ensure local manual handling procedures are followed.
  • Can act as a role model and participate in the training of new staff
  • Able to demonstrate ability to cope under pressure and multi-tasking correctly.
  • Experience of working in an environment requiring working with attention to detail and to pre-determined deadlines

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in aseptic pharmacy
  • Experience of the preparation of products in an isolator

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Awareness of and handling potentially hazardous products such as flammable liquids and cytotoxics safely according to local standard operating procedure.
  • Knowledge of local health and safety, manual handling and COSHH policies
  • Awareness of the Data Protection Act and 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.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

  Address

  Whittington Health NHS Trust

  Magdala Avenue

  London

  N19 5NF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

  Address

  Whittington Health NHS Trust

  Magdala Avenue

  London

  N19 5NF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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