Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (MSE sites. Weekend and bank holiday working as required)
- Job ref
- 390-CSS-BA-9652-A
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Basildon
- Town
- Basildon
- Salary
- £24,465 Per Annum Pro Rata for Part-Time
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Pharmacy Assistant Technical Services
Band 2
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
Would you like a challenging job that really makes a difference? Could you play an important part within a busy pharmacy manufacturing unit and help with preparing medicines for patients? If this interests you, then we would like to hear from you.
We are currently looking for enthusiastic, pro-active and motivated Pharmacy Assistants to join our team in supporting the Pharmacy Technicians in our friendly Technical Services Units. The Trust comprises of 3 Aseptic units across the 3 hospital sites, these posts are based at Basildon / Orsett but with the requirement to work at any of the 3 hospital sites when required.
To be successful in your application you will require a minimum of GCSE English Language and Mathematics to a Grade C / 4 (or equivalent).
Previous experience within a Pharmacy environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
The posts involve manufacturing a variety of different types of medicines Aseptically prepared for patients in a controlled manufacturing environment and also working in our busy pre-packing unit.
It can involve measuring drug volumes using syringes and needles to prepare intravenous medication. You will need to be able to work accurately, efficiently and follow procedures at all times. Cleaning of the area is an essential part of the role.
Due to the critical nature of our work, you will have to meet the highest standards of discipline, personal hygiene and attention to detail.
Working for our organisation
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include:
Manufacture of aseptically prepared medicines in a Section 10 / Licensed Aseptic Unit.
Undertaking packing / labeling of medicines in the Pre-Pack unit supplying to all Trust sites.
Cleaning of department following strict cleaning regimes.
Responsible for following Standard Operating Procedures at all times
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE Grade 4 / C Maths
- GCSE Grade 4 / C English
Desirable criteria
- Level 2 NVQ Pharmacy / Buttercups
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Previous Aseptic Dispensing
- Previous Pharmacy
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Laura Robinson
- Job title
- Chief Technician Technical Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01268 524900
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