Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Job ref
- 214-CSTO-7081185
- Employer
- Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- King's Mill Hospital
- Town
- Sutton in Ashfield
- Salary
- £24,625 - £25,674 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Pre-Packing Unit
NHS AfC: Band 3
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.
We would love you to join us.
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Job overview
Are you ready to take on a new challenge and grow your career in a dynamic hospital environment? Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust Pharmacy Production Department is looking for a dedicated Senior Assistant Technical Officer to join our bustling Pre-Packing Unit.
In this role, you'll be at the heart of our operations, working closely with both internal and external customers and collaborating with our Quality team. This isn't just any job—it's an opportunity to be part of a unit that produces large batches of labelled medicines and bulk orders, making a real difference in patient care.
Key Requirements:
- 4 GCSEs or equivalent, including Grade D/3 or above in Maths and English Language.
Why Join Us?
- Exciting Challenges: Every day brings new tasks and opportunities to learn.
- Supportive Team: Work alongside a team that values collaboration and mutual support.
- Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a critical area of hospital operations.
If you're passionate about learning, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to contribute to a team that makes a difference, we want to hear from you! Apply now and take the next step in your career with us.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification
Working for our organisation
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.
Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation.
We would love you to join us.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Significant pharmacy prepacking/production line experience
Desirable criteria
- Pharmacy and/or pharmacy stores experience desirable
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Maths and English Grade C-GCSE
Further Training
Essential criteria
- Manual handling training
- Health and Safety Training, including COSHH, Fire and Security
- Pharmacy services level 2 NVQ (If not initially held this must be commenced within 3 months of starting the post)
Desirable criteria
- Supervisory training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of following procedures.
- Proven team member and ability to work alone
- Proven oral and written communication skills.
- IT / keyboard skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Desirable criteria
- Stock Control
- Filing/Record keeping
- Good Housekeeping Skills
Contractual Requirements
Essential criteria
- Regular attendance during the required hours
- Flexible approach to working hours
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Julie Binney
- Job title
- Production Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01623 622515
- Additional information
To discuss the role in more detail please contact Samantha Reeve, Senior Technician on extension 3172
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