Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (weekend and late shifts)
- Job ref
- 390-CSS-SO-9773
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southend
- Town
- Westcliff-on-Sea
- Salary
- £31,049 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Pharmacy Technician
Band 5
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
An opportunity has arisen within the Pharmacy Department at Southend Hospital for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacy technician.
We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, to join our department. You will actively participate in the delivery of comprehensive pharmacy services to all areas of the department including Dispensary services, Ward services, Procurement, Trials, Homecare and Oncology services as needed.
You will be a dedicated, hark working individual that can work under your own initiative and escalate when needed. Attention to detail and organisational skills are essential.
Applicants without ACT qualification will be considered and if successful will be paid at Band 4 with progression to band 5 once ACT qualification gained.
Applications from Trainee Pharmacy Technicians qualifying summer 2025 will be considered.
Main duties of the job
To provide a medicines management service to a wide range of specialty wards across the site.
To work as part of the near patient dispensing team supplying medication to patients both during their stay and at point of discharge.
To liaise with doctors and nurses regarding discrepancies with patients medication to improve patient care.
To provide advice to patients regarding their medication.
To act as a role model and help train new members of staff including Pre Registration Technicians and Trainee Pharmacists.
To support other services within the pharmacy department including the Dispensary, Procurement, Oncology, Trials and Homecare
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 regarding detail of expected duties and personal specification, please read the attached job description document.
We look forward to your application!
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GPHC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Student awaiting GPHC Registration
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience working in hospital pharmacy setting
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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
- Wendy Murphy
- Job title
- Deputy Operational Lead Technician
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 017002 7726954
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