Job summary
- Main area
- Technical services - Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 390-CSS-SO-9683
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southend
- Town
- Southend
- Salary
- £55,690 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Lead Specialist Pharmacist Technical Services
Band 8a
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
We are looking for a Lead Specialist Pharmacist to join our Technical Services team and support the Operational Lead, Associate Head and Head of Technical Services in the provision of a safe and effective pharmaceutical preparation service ensuring as set out by the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency.
You will support with the day-to-day provision of specialist pharmacy technical services to all contracted Trusts to fulfil the requirements of the Medicines Act, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors (Orange Guide) and other National and International guidelines as may be applicable.
So, if you are looking for your next role within Pharmacy Technical Services, please apply today.
Please note may close early due to number of applicants
Main duties of the job
Liaises with other Pharmacy and Clinical staff regarding the provision of suitable formulations of medicines, and environments for the preparation and administration of medicines.
Liaises with patients and staff as necessary in the case of complaints regarding pharmaceutical products or services, or in the event of product defect or recall.
Support when required in the daily capacity planning of the Technical Services units.
Support and complete non-conformance reports and assist with root cause analysis and CAPAS for all technical services units.
Support the Associate Head and the Head of Technical services to ensure full compliance with the terms of any ‘Specials’ Manufacturing Licences held and taking whatever action is necessary either to comply with MHRA reports or to ensure the renewal of such licences
Support in the implemtation of aseptic based clinical trials, and lead on inhouse training.
Supports the Operational Lead and Associate Head of Technical Services in the provision of Section 10 exempt and MS products including:
- Aseptic services, such as CIVAS and PCAs.
- Prepacking and over labelled medicines, including supply of emergency drug packs.
- Cytotoxic reconstitution services.
- Radiopharmaceutical service.
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
Are you looking for an exciting Lead Pharmacist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you?
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience post-qualification experience
- Demonstrable experience working in technical services
- Work history demonstrates experience and knowledge of aseptic facilities
- Work history demonstrates experience and knowledge of quality management systems
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of quality audit techniques and training in the performance of audits.
- Radiopharmacy knowledge or experience
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree in Pharmacy
- Completion of trainee pharmacist training
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable criteria
- Completion of PTQA diploma or equivalent postgraduate course
- Registration with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Employer certification / accreditation badges
.png "NHS Rainbow badge")
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Catherine Runsewe
- Job title
- Head of Technical Services, Pharmacy
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03004436986
List jobs with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Health Science Services or all sectors