Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months (6 months FTC)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 390-CSS-BR-9860
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Broomfield
- Town
- Chelmsford
- Salary
- £24,465 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Pharmacy Stores Assistant
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
Our Broomfield Hospital Pharmacy is looking for an enthusiastic, caring, pro-active and motivated pharmacy assistant to join their busy Distribution team.
Duties will include processing wards stock orders, uploading on the system, picking and packing the orders in a timely manner and ensure stock control is maintained at all times.
Pharmacy experience is not essential as full training and support will be provided.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
You will be assisting Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacists and ward staff providing a customer focussed service.
You will assist in the provision of Pharmacy Services to all wards and departments within the Trust and external clinics where appropriate.
You will be working as part of the Distribution team to provide an effective pharmacy service covering Stores, Goods receiving and our Outpatient pharmacy counter.
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application!
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Entry level Maths
- English skills
Desirable criteria
- ECDL / IT Qualification
- NVQ level 2 for Pharmacy
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- following strict guidelines and procedures
- Previous experience of team working
Desirable criteria
- Six months experience in a role that required
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Written communication skills
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Desirable criteria
- Keyboard skills
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
- Tiziana Brunoni-Lawrence
- Job title
- Pharmacy Stores Supervisor
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03004437450
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