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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
390-CSS-BR-9654
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
30/01/2026 23:59

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

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.

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

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

Are you looking for an exciting 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.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person specification

Experience

Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience of team working
  • Experience in a role that required following strict guidelines and procedures
  • Previous experience working within the NHS

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • A good standard of basic education including Maths and English

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold Awardhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

Applicant requirements

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Tiziana Brunoni-Lawrence
Job title
Pharmacy Stores Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01245514489
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