Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (FTC)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 390-CSS-BA-9756
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Basildon
- Town
- Orsett
- Salary
- £24,937 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Technical Services
Band 3
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
Do you have previous pharmacy experience and ready for a supervisory role? Would you like a challenging job that really makes a difference?
If this interests you, then we would like to hear from you. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, pro-active and motivated Pharmacy Assistant to support our Technicians in our friendly Technical Services Unit.
To be successful in your application you will have NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills and BTEC level 2 Extended Certificate in Pharmacy Services or GPhC approved equivalent (or be willing to work towards this qualification).
You should also have GCSE English Language and Mathematics to a minimum of Grade C / 4 (or equivalent).
Previous experience within a Pharmacy is essential.
Main duties of the job
The post involves preparing a variety of different types of medicines aseptically for patients in a controlled manufacturing environment and also pre-packing of medicines in the Orsett pre-pack Unit.
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.
Supervising pharmacy assistants on a daily basis
Providing support to the Technicians.
Due to the critical nature of our work, you will have to meet the highest standards of discipline, personal hygiene and attention to detail.
Carry out all work following standard operating procedures.
Maintain competency in compounding, assembly, labelling and accuracy checking aseptic /over labelled and repack products.
The compounding of all preparations dispensed within aseptic services.
Prepare and calculate worksheets, transcribing patient information and doses from Chemocare.
Assist with the training of pharmacy assistants and other less experienced staff.
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 more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
We look forward to your application!
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE Maths and English minimum grade 4 / C
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy services
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates ability to work in a team
- Experience of working in healthcare setting
- Experience of working in a Pharmacy setting
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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