Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer (ATO)

About the department

The Welbeck Central Pharmacy is a specialist clinical pharmacy service supporting a high-performing private day-case centre in London. The department works across a range of surgical and outpatient specialties, ensuring safe, efficient and patient-focused medicines management. It collaborates closely with consultants, clinical teams and supply chain partners to deliver timely access to medicines, maintain robust stock control, and support high standards of patient care.

About the role

As a Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer, you will play an important role in supporting the safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy services within our Welbeck based pharmacy. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will assist with the preparation, dispensing, procurement, and distribution of medicines while ensuring high standards of accuracy, safety, and patient care are maintained at all times. The role is predominantly based in the new Pharmacy Stores and Distribution, with cross cover working also in the main dispensary.

This is a varied and rewarding position that combines technical pharmacy duties with customer service and operational support. You will work closely with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the pharmacy and contribute to providing an excellent experience for patients and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with stock management, including ordering, receiving, checking, putting stock away, and rotating stock.

• Monitor stock levels and help minimise wastage through effective inventory control.

• Using the pharmacy robotic system

• Assisting with Stock top up services such as co-ordinating stock boxes for clinical areas and doing a clinical area top-up to assess what stocks are required.

• Support the preparation and dispensing of prescriptions in accordance with legal and professional standards.

• Accurately label, assemble, and package medicines under appropriate supervision.

• Maintain accurate pharmacy records and documentation.

• Ensure medicines are stored securely and appropriately at all times.

• Provide excellent customer service and respond to routine enquiries professionally.

• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and organised pharmacy environment.

• Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the continuous development of pharmacy services.

About you

You are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for delivering high-quality pharmacy services. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, take pride in maintaining accuracy, and understand the importance of handling medicines and confidential information responsibly.

You will be a strong team player with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to your work. Whether you already have pharmacy experience or are looking to further develop your career within pharmacy services, you will be committed to providing outstanding support to colleagues and customers alike.

About Us

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Recruitment Process

For this role, there will be three stages ;

• Shortlisting (based on your application)

• Initial Screening Call with the Talent Acquisition Team

• 1st stage interview

We aim to complete these as soon as possible after the closing date for applications.

Using AI

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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

At Welbeck, we believe exceptional care starts with inclusive teams. We are committed to creating a workplace where difference is valued and excellence is expected; where people feel respected, and everyone is supported to do their very best. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and appoint on merit, recognising that diverse perspectives strengthen clinical quality, leadership, operational delivery and patient care.

Welbeck is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to pre-employment checks in line with regulatory requirements, including an appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.