Senior ATO – Stores & Distribution inStaffordshire inStaffordshire PUBLISHED 1 NOV 2024

Band 3: £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa pro rota  PERMANENT 
You will be responsible for co-ordinating and supporting the pharmacy support staff in the processing of ward orders and stock requisitions for the delivery of medicines.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join the Pharmacy team at County Hospital where you will oversee the work in the Stores and Distribution area.


Experience we are looking for:

  • Previous experience of working in a pharmacy environment
  • It would be desirable but not essential to have experience of ward based automated/ pharmacy automated machines
  • It is desirable but not essential to have previous experience of working in a warehouse/ stores environment
  • Co-ordinating people and workflow
  • Experience of evaluating and translating information from a variety of sources.
  • Experience of communicating with patients and hospital staff over the phone
  • Problem solving
  • Good organisational skills

You will support the supply of medicines, including liaising with wards and departments and external customers.

It is necessary to liaise with internal stakeholders to support the timely supply of medicines and processing of orders. We are looking for someone who is able to show initiative; is helpful and approachable; organised and can work accurately; good IT skills, problem solving and communication skills.

It is a requirement to be able to demonstrate working unsupervised to the required deadlines.

You will have previous experience in a similar environment, with a willingness to work in other areas within pharmacy.

You will be responsible for co-ordinating and supporting the pharmacy support staff in the processing of ward orders and stock requisitions for the delivery of medicines. You will provide leadership as part of the Pharmacy team and co-ordinate and support the training of staff. You will be required to liaise with clinical teams, ward staff and external customers to resolve queries and to ensure patients receive their medicines in a timely manner.

About us


Senior Assistant Technical Officer Stores and Distribution


Pharmacy Directorate


Band 3


37.5 hours per week




Things to remember when completing your application form.



  • Link skills in the application in line with the person specification.
  • Write about skills / experience you have relevant to this role
  • Any work history, corresponding to the Job description.
  • Supporting information not too lengthy and be specific and relevant to this post
  • Overall - Ensure you promote your abilities and skills

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join the Pharmacy team at County Hospital where you will oversee the work in the Stores and Distribution area.


Experience we are looking for:

  • Previous experience of working in a pharmacy environment
  • It would be desirable but not essential to have experience of ward based automated/ pharmacy automated machines
  • It is desirable but not essential to have previous experience of working in a warehouse/ stores environment
  • Co-ordinating people and workflow
  • Experience of evaluating and translating information from a variety of sources.
  • Experience of communicating with patients and hospital staff over the phone
  • Problem solving
  • Good organisational skills

You will support the supply of medicines, including liaising with wards and departments and external customers.

It is necessary to liaise with internal stakeholders to support the timely supply of medicines and processing of orders. We are looking for someone who is able to show initiative; is helpful and approachable; organised and can work accurately; good IT skills, problem solving and communication skills.

It is a requirement to be able to demonstrate working unsupervised to the required deadlines.

You will have previous experience in a similar environment, with a willingness to work in other areas within pharmacy.

You will be responsible for co-ordinating and supporting the pharmacy support staff in the processing of ward orders and stock requisitions for the delivery of medicines. You will provide leadership as part of the Pharmacy team and co-ordinate and support the training of staff. You will be required to liaise with clinical teams, ward staff and external customers to resolve queries and to ensure patients receive their medicines in a timely manner.

About us


Senior Assistant Technical Officer Stores and Distribution


Pharmacy Directorate


Band 3


37.5 hours per week




Things to remember when completing your application form.



  • Link skills in the application in line with the person specification.
  • Write about skills / experience you have relevant to this role
  • Any work history, corresponding to the Job description.
  • Supporting information not too lengthy and be specific and relevant to this post
  • Overall - Ensure you promote your abilities and skills



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