Job Description

Assistant Technical Officer (ATO), Band 2 - Inpatient and Community Pharmacy Services
We are looking for a flexible, conscientious, reliable, and motivated Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) with a positive attitude to join our pharmacy team.
To undertake stock ordering medication duties in support of the ward-based clinical pharmacy service to all inpatient units, home treatment teams, and off-site community teams across NELFT. This includes putting stock away within our bedded wards and unit drug area(s) in line with Omnicell, security and safe storage and cold chain maintenance of vaccines and refrigerated medicines.
Also, support the Medicines Management Pharmacy Technicians and Senior/ATO's in minimising pharmaceutical waste by providing a waste service to all designated wards and community teams.
Applicants should have received a good standard of general education and have attained a GCSE's grade A to C or 4-9 in Mathematics and English (or equivalent). Computer literacy is required although appropriate training will be given.
We are keen to develop the knowledge and skills of the successful candidate. We look forward to receiving your application.
Location/Trust: NELFT, Goodmayes but will be asked to work at other sites with supervision.
Please ensure you meet the person specifications and have the relevant qualifications required for the role.
Main duties of the job
To undertake stock ordering medication duties in support of the ward-based clinical pharmacy service to all inpatient units, home treatment teams, and off-site community teams across NELFT. This includes putting stock away within our bedded wards and unit drug area(s) in line with Omnicell, security and safe storage and cold chain maintenance of vaccines and refrigerated medicines.
Also, support the Medicines Management Pharmacy Technicians and Senior/ATO's in minimising pharmaceutical waste by providing a waste service to all designated wards and community teams.
Applicants should have received a good standard of general education and have attained a GCSE's grade A to C or 4-9 in Mathematics and English (or equivalent). Computer literacy is required although appropriate training will be given.
We are keen to develop the knowledge and skills of the successful candidate. We look forward to receiving your application.
Location/Trust: NELFT, Goodmayes but will be asked to work at other sites with supervision.
Please ensure you meet the person specifications and have the relevant qualifications required for the role.This vacancy will be closed as soon as a suitable number of applicants have been received; therefore please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If shortlisted you will be required to take a Literacy & Numeracy assessment, date to be confirmed.
About us
We operate a Temporary Staffing service and offer our Bank Staff excellent benefits including:

• Competitive hourly rates and weekly pay;
• Access to paid annual leave and statutory sick pay;
• My Trust Benefits discount scheme;
• Access to the NHS pension scheme;
• Paid mandatory training;
• Opportunities for locally agreed training;
• Flexibility of hours/location;
• Priority over agency staff for booking shifts;
• Opportunity to apply for permanent posts.

Details
Date posted
10 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
18,546 to 19,918 a year 10.19 per hour plus HCA
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
395-BANK728-JUNE25
Job locations
Various
London
RM13 8GQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake stock ordering medication duties in support of the ward-based clinical pharmacy service to all inpatient units, home treatment teams, and off-site community teams across NELFT. This includes putting stock away within our bedded wards and unit drug area(s) in line with Omnicell, security and safe storage and cold chain maintenance of vaccines and refrigerated medicines.
Also, support the Medicines Management Pharmacy Technicians and Senior/ATOs in minimising pharmaceutical waste by providing a waste service to all designated wards and community teams.
Applicants should have received a good standard of general education and have attained a GCSEs grade A to C or 4-9 in Mathematics and English (or equivalent). Computer literacy is required although appropriate training will be given.
We are keen to develop the knowledge and skills of the successful candidate. We look forward to receiving your application.
Location/Trust: NELFT, Goodmayes but will be asked to work at other sites with supervision.
Please ensure you meet the person specifications and have the relevant qualifications required for the role.This vacancy will be closed as soon as a suitable number of applicants have been received; therefore please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If shortlisted you will be required to take a Literacy & Numeracy assessment, date to be confirmed. Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake stock ordering medication duties in support of the ward-based clinical pharmacy service to all inpatient units, home treatment teams, and off-site community teams across NELFT. This includes putting stock away within our bedded wards and unit drug area(s) in line with Omnicell, security and safe storage and cold chain maintenance of vaccines and refrigerated medicines.
Also, support the Medicines Management Pharmacy Technicians and Senior/ATOs in minimising pharmaceutical waste by providing a waste service to all designated wards and community teams.
Applicants should have received a good standard of general education and have attained a GCSEs grade A to C or 4-9 in Mathematics and English (or equivalent). Computer literacy is required although appropriate training will be given.
We are keen to develop the knowledge and skills of the successful candidate. We look forward to receiving your application.
Location/Trust: NELFT, Goodmayes but will be asked to work at other sites with supervision.
Please ensure you meet the person specifications and have the relevant qualifications required for the role.This vacancy will be closed as soon as a suitable number of applicants have been received; therefore please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If shortlisted you will be required to take a Literacy & Numeracy assessment, date to be confirmed.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential

• GCSE's

Desirable

• Further education qualifications NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Experience
Desirable

• Work experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment

Skills
Essential

• Ability to work with figures and do simple calculations
• Manual manipulation skills
• Good at keeping neat and accurate records

Desirable

• Knowledge of stock control
• Familiarity with drug names
• Telephone and reception skills

Person Specification
Qualification
Essential

• GCSE's

Desirable

• Further education qualifications NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Experience
Desirable

• Work experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment

Skills
Essential

• Ability to work with figures and do simple calculations
• Manual manipulation skills
• Good at keeping neat and accurate records

Desirable

• Knowledge of stock control
• Familiarity with drug names
• Telephone and reception skills