• Job Description

  Req#: C9344-25-0600?language=en&page=833&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  East Kent University NHS Foundation Trust EKUFT has an exciting and challenging new role within the pharmacy department and requires an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our dynamic and lively department. The post holder will supply medications to service users across the Trust.

  Dispensing duties will include dispensing in-patient and outpatient prescriptions and assisting in the sale of pharmacy medicines.

  No previous experience in Pharmacy is required as full in house training will be given.

  We are looking for applicants who are eager to learn, able to organize and prioritize their own work to meet deadlines, and able to work using their own initiative. Whilst applicants should ideally have an NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services, those without will be expected to enrol and will be supported to work towards this qualification.

  Previous applicants need not apply

  Main duties of the job

  As a Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team supporting the provision of the reception and dispensing services for both in-patient and out-patients within the Pharmacy Department.

  You will lead in providing excellent customer service, acting as a role model to other members of the dispensary team.

  You will be able to deal with enquires in an efficient, polite and courteous manner. Providing a caring and helpful service to other members of staff, patients and the general public.

  To work within the bounds of the Job Description and Standard Operating Procedures

  About us

  We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

  Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

  Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

  PLEASE NOTE - WE CANNOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE

  Details

  Date posted

  21 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 2

  Salary

  £24,169 a year Pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  344-8998DCB-A

  Job locations

  Kent and Canterbury Hospital

  Canterbury

  CT1 3NG

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.

  If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.

  If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

  Person Specification

  Qualifification

  Essential

  • Work effectively under pressure
  • Good communication and presentation skills
  • Team Player

  Desirable

  • NVQ level 2- Dispensing

  Skills

  Essential

  • Experience of working within a Customer service setting

  Desirable

  • Experience of working within a Pharmacy setting

  Person Specification

  Qualifification

  Essential

  • Work effectively under pressure
  • Good communication and presentation skills
  • Team Player

  Desirable

  • NVQ level 2- Dispensing

  Skills

  Essential

  • Experience of working within a Customer service setting

  Desirable

  • Experience of working within a Pharmacy setting

  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

  East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Kent and Canterbury Hospital

  Canterbury

  CT1 3NG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Kent and Canterbury Hospital

  Canterbury

  CT1 3NG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (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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