Assistant Technical Officer

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. London Ambulance Service NHS Trust Assistant Technical Officer The closing date is 18 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Technical Officer to join the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust. We are located within a modern medicines packing unit in Hither Green. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who wish to experience a different sector in the NHS. This is a fulltime role and post holders will work a rota pattern covering the operational hours of the service. This role will primarily be based at Hither Green and will require travel to locations across the LAS sites when required. The post holder will work closely with our Pharmacy team to carefully prepare bespoke drug packs, ensuring that each pack is stocked with the right combination of medicines for urgent and emergency care. Your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy will directly impact the delivery of life-saving care to patients across London. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an essential service and make a real difference in emergency healthcare. Main duties of the job You will be assisting and working within the medicines packing and distribution function of the LAS. Daily activities include: stock checks, medicines packing, processing of drug usage forms. On occasion there may be a requirement to visit ambulance stations for audit work and stock checks to ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework. You will be a champion for medicines management and drive continuous improvement. All training and development will be provided for the post. The post holder will be required to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and bank holidays, as part of a 7-day service. About us London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is the busiest Ambulance Trust in the UK. We are seeking someone who will fit with the Trust values - Caring, Respect & Teamwork. The team works widely across the Trust at all levels up to Board and with a variety of other partners such as external NHS Trusts, commercial organisations, Heathrow Airport, Stadia, Londons Air Ambulance and Healthcare UK and Department for International Trade. You will, therefore, have the opportunity to join the team at an exciting time of growth and to gain experience of being involved in a varied portfolio. Annual leave starts at 27 days rising to 33 days, plus bank holidays, in line with agenda for change (NHS terms and conditions). Employees can access Blue Light (emergency services) discounts as well as NHS discount schemes. Details Date posted 09 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £25,272 to £25,272 a year per annum (HCAS depends on location) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 308-OL-CORP-127 Job locations Trust HQ 220 Waterloo Road LONDON Greater London SE1 8SD United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Effectively assist the medicines area of the Medicines Packing Unit and help ensure that demand of medicines is met across the Trust and that medicines are kept in a secure manner. Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including medicines management staff, health care professionals and delivery personnel. Supply bulk medicines stock to ambulance station in accordance to agreed stock lists, schedules and timetables. Produce accurat