Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 390-CSS-BR-9946
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Broomfield
- Town
- Chelmsford
- Salary
- £24,937 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Pharmacy Senior Assistant Technical Officer
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
Are you looking for a new challenge within the pharmacy department?
Do you want to make a difference to patient care within a hospital setting?
In this role, you will play a key part in delivering high-quality Pharmacy services across a variety of specialties, supporting patient care and clinical excellence.
We are looking for a dedicated and hardworking individual who thrives both as part of a team and when working independently. Strong attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills are essential to succeed in this position.
No VISA sponsorship available for this role
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Main duties of the job
- To support services within the pharmacy department including the Dispensary, Procurement, Oncology, Trials and Homecare
- To work as part of the near patient dispensing team supplying medication to patients both during their stay and at point of discharge on the ward
- To provide advice to patients regarding their medication once fully trained
Previous pharmacy experience would be of benefit, however we welcome applications from those with no previous experience as full training will be given.
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
If you are looking for an exciting Pharmacy Senior Assistant Technical Officer 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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Grade C/4 or Above in English and Maths
Desirable criteria
- NVQ level 2 for Pharmacy Dispenser
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience within a Pharmacy setting
Desirable criteria
- Experience in a hospital 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
- Ricky Harrison-Mileham
- Job title
- Inpatient Dispensary Lead Technician
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01245 362000
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