Pharmacy Automation Senior Assistant Technical Officer

Pharmacy Automation Senior Assistant Technical Officer

The closing date is 02 March 2026.

This is a challenging, fast paced and interesting position, that is essential for the effective delivery of pharmacy services. Knowledge of pharmacy procurement, distribution, automation and ordering systems is essential for this role, although full training on local systems will be provided.

This is an opportunity for the right candidate with excellent team working, communication and organisational skills to make a real difference in supporting the delivery of excellent patient care.

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state‑of‑the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

It’s never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you’ll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

This post provides a unique opportunity to join the pharmacy team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fast paced and demanding role, so applicants should be organised, motivated, enthusiastic, keen to learn and able to multi‑task comfortably.

Admin experience (keyboard skills, basic Excel, Microsoft Word & web‑based resources) is essential as is being educated to GCSE (or equivalent) level.

The post holder will work as part of the pharmacy procurement team and will work closely with the distribution team.

The Royal Devon was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Excellent communication skills (verbal, telephone and email), and the ability to work to deadlines and under pressure as part of a team are essential.

Any successful applicant for the post will be expected to participate in flexible working which will include weekend, late duty and bank holiday rotas.

• GCSE (or equivalent) level education.

• Admin experience with keyboard skills, basic Excel and Microsoft Word.

• Ability to troubleshoot problems efficiently and manage workload effectively.

• Excellent communication (verbal, telephone and email) and teamwork skills.

• Willingness to undertake a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Check.

Weekly

Working Hours:

37.5 per week Monday to Friday 08:30am – 17:00pm.

Interview Date:
Tuesday 10th March 2026 (you will be notified via email regarding the result of your application).

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The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2026‑7 rates, inclusive of a 3.3% pay award implemented from April 2026. If you join before this date, remuneration will be based on the 2025‑6 pay bandings.

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