NHS

Band 3 Senior Assistant Technical Officer

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Stockland Green, BirminghamView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Full time

Closing date

Not specified

In plain English

What this job actually involves

The role supports pharmacists by preparing and dispensing medicines on hospital wards. It suits people who like organised, hands‑on work in a health setting. You’ll help keep stock tidy and follow safety rules. It’s good for someone who enjoys teamwork and helping patients get the right medication.

What you'll need

  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and maths
  • Experience working in a pharmacy or similar setting
  • Knowledge of medication handling and safety procedures
  • Ability to follow detailed instructions accurately
  • Good communication skills for interacting with staff and patients

How to boost your chances

  • Check the Trust’s website for any specific qualification they prefer
  • Prepare a clear CV showing any pharmacy or health‑care experience
  • Include any relevant training, such as a pharmacy assistant certificate
  • Practice describing how you keep work areas clean and organised
  • Make sure you can give two references who can speak about your reliability

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Job description

Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. Job overview The Trust pharmacy service provides medicines and ward based pharmacy services for over 100 wards/teams including inpatients, forensic, forensic CAMHS, home treatment, assertive outreach, day units, community mental health and early intervention. We are looking for 2 x Senior Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officers to join our team in Pharmacy services bas…

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

Adzuna

First seen

4 October 2026

Last checked

13 October 2026

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About the employer

BAS
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

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