Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual with good interpersonal and organisational skills looking to progress to a Band 3 Senior Assistant Technical Officer (SATO) and join our medicines optimisation team. You will currently be a Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer preferably in a hospital setting looking to expand your role and knowledge.
If you have excellent proven organisation and communication skills as well as attention to detail and a good knowledge of Pharmacy IT systems, then this exciting new role could be the job for you.
Main duties of the job
Your duties will include:o Day to day running of the satellite dispensing units on a rotational basis with our various satellites in different specialties and our main dispensaryo Participate in the ward Top up service / maintaining an Omnicell o Rapid TTO turnaround to maintain patient flowo Participate in medicines optimisation tasks where accreditedo Assist the ward-based pharmacists and pharmacy technicians at ward level maintaining the outsourced blister pack service / completing returnso Participate in dispensary-based duties on a rota systemo Participate in late evening rota, weekends and bank holiday rota.The successful candidate will require excellent communication skills and enjoy both an individual challenge and working as part of a large team.
About us
The GESH hospital group is a leading healthcare provider in South-West London, comprised of St George's University Hospitals and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, together, by collaborating and working in partnership to meet the needs of our patients, and making sure our services are affordable and fit for the future. As GESH partners the pharmacy departments at St Georges University Hospital and Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals are working together in a number of areas including workforce, key functions such as medication safety, education and training and digital workstreams.St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust itself is a major acute hospital that offers specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac care, lipid disorders, renal transplantation, cancer care and stroke. We are the regional specialist care provider for South-West London, Surrey and beyond. Acute and tertiary health services are delivered from over 1,000 beds across two sites, by around 8,000 staff. The helipad was opened in spring 2014 and the work of the Emergency Department has been captured on Channel 4's '24 Hours in A&E' programme.
Details
Date posted
27 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
30,546 to 32,207 a year p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
200-7712237-DE-DG
Job locations
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Blackshaw road
London
SW17 0QT
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description for more details on the main responsibilities for this role. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description for more details on the main responsibilities for this role.
Person Specification
Experince
Essential

• Work experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment, involving dispensing
• Ward top up experience
• Proven stock control experience & knowledge
• Proven experience of efficient dispensing

Desirable

• Ward /clinical experience
• Proven experience of supervising staff and workload on a day-to-day basis
• Previous experience of participation in audit

Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE Grade A-C including maths, english and science
• General education qualifications.

Desirable

• Further education qualifications NVQ level 2 Pharmacy Services

Skills
Essential

• Effective customer care skills - able to work to meet the needs of customers of the department and to meet the standards of the trusts code of practice at all times
• Competent in all areas of dispensing practice

Desirable

• Ability to train and assess others
• Familiarity with JAC computer system

Person Specification
Experince
Essential

• Work experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment, involving dispensing
• Ward top up experience
• Proven stock control experience & knowledge
• Proven experience of efficient dispensing

Desirable

• Ward /clinical experience
• Proven experience of supervising staff and workload on a day-to-day basis
• Previous experience of participation in audit

Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE Grade A-C including maths, english and science
• General education qualifications.

Desirable

• Further education qualifications NVQ level 2 Pharmacy Services

Skills
Essential

• Effective customer care skills - able to work to meet the needs of customers of the department and to meet the standards of the trusts code of practice at all times
• Competent in all areas of dispensing practice

Desirable

• Ability to train and assess others
• Familiarity with JAC computer system

Skills Required