Pharmacy Stores​/Ward up Assistant Technical Officer

Pharmacy Stores / Ward Top up Assistant Technical Officer Band 3

Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekends and Bank holidays allocated on a rota basis) Job  

Site Countess of Chester Hospital Town Chester Salary £25,760 - £27,476 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 21/09/2026 23:59

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.

Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation

Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.

As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.

Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Pharmacy Supply Services team here at the Countess of Chester Hospital as an Assistant Technical Officer. The role involves supporting the efficient running of a busy Pharmacy Stores service and contributing to the delivery of a high-quality pharmaceutical and stock management system within the department and the wider hospital.

The post holder will be expected to have a friendly and approachable attitude, with the ability to work flexibly and both independently and as part of a team. Strong communication skills are essential, along with good computer literacy to support accurate record keeping and stock control processes.

The post holder will work closely with the Procurement, Distribution, and Dispensary teams to ensure the efficient receipt and organisation of goods within the Pharmacy department.

To be responsible for issuing, distribution and stock-control of Top Up Medicines for Wards and Departments across the Trust.

To receive, unpack and check all orders received into the Pharmacy Stores from wholesalers and other companies; ensure they are stored correctly following the principles of Good Distribution Practice

To participate in the Pharmacy stock-control programme investigating discrepancies, maintaining and rotating stock and ensuring waste is kept to a minimum.

To participate in the secure delivery of pharmacy stock to all clinical areas within the Trust.

To be responsible for accuracy checking of ward stock top up including the drug’s strength, formulation, pack size, expiry date and quantity, in line with departmental procedures, prior to delivery.

The Trust’s services are provided from three locations:

• The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds.

• Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.

• Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000…