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Southend Coastal Surgeries

Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 08 February 2026

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Job summary

To optimise medicines management and medication processes within the surgery to achieve highly effective, safe, patient centred care, in line with the latest guidelines. The Pharmacy technician will be working alongside Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and prescription clerks.

Main duties of the job

To support the management and development of the prescribing systems to ensure safe, effective, and quality prescribing within the surgery.

To work closely with the Clinical Pharmacist for prescribing on individual prescribing projects or audits.

To develop strong working relationships with local community pharmacies to assist patients and provide a high-quality service.

To act as lead contact for any complex prescribing queries on behalf of the network.

About us

Southend Coastal Surgeries is dedicated to delivering excellence in healthcare through its two branches, strategically located across Thorpe Bay and North Shoebury Surgery.

We also manage Westcliff Medical Centre.

We provide a wide range of NHS primary care services, striving to deliver the highest standards of medical and personal care. Your treatment is always delivered in a clinically effective manner by the most appropriate healthcare professional.

Details

Date posted

02 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.50 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A5883-26-0002

Job locations

99 Tyrone Road

Thorpe Bay

Southend-on-Sea

Essex

SS1 3HD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional Responsibilities:

To work under supervision of a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist

Be responsible for remaining up to date with training course CPD

To participate in clinical supervision

Clinical Responsibilities:

Highlight any gaps in knowledge/training to the management team

Remain up to date with clinical guidelines to ensure practice remains evidence based

Work In line with organisational policies and procedural guidelines

Attend and participate in meetings when required

Clinical Governance:

Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded promptly in the patients notes on SystmOne.

Ensure the safety of patients, relatives and colleagues and to report all incidents and near misses in line with the risk management policy

Remain up to date with mandatory training

Maintain confidentiality at all times

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional Responsibilities:

To work under supervision of a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist

Be responsible for remaining up to date with training course CPD

To participate in clinical supervision

Clinical Responsibilities:

Highlight any gaps in knowledge/training to the management team

Remain up to date with clinical guidelines to ensure practice remains evidence based

Work In line with organisational policies and procedural guidelines

Attend and participate in meetings when required

Clinical Governance:

Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded promptly in the patients notes on SystmOne.

Ensure the safety of patients, relatives and colleagues and to report all incidents and near misses in line with the risk management policy

Remain up to date with mandatory training

Maintain confidentiality at all times

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Grade A to C in Maths and English
  • NVQ Level 3 / BTECH in Pharmacy Services or equivalent nationally recognised qualification
  • Accredited Checking Technician Qualification
  • This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
  • Evidence of experience in Primary Care and the Prescribing Processes in Primary Care
  • Experience of working flexibly and effectively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Experience of having to prioritise caseload/manage own time effectively
  • Experience of managing change and conflict situations

Desirable

  • Clinical Auditing Experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Grade A to C in Maths and English
  • NVQ Level 3 / BTECH in Pharmacy Services or equivalent nationally recognised qualification
  • Accredited Checking Technician Qualification
  • This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
  • Evidence of experience in Primary Care and the Prescribing Processes in Primary Care
  • Experience of working flexibly and effectively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Experience of having to prioritise caseload/manage own time effectively
  • Experience of managing change and conflict situations

Desirable

  • Clinical Auditing Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Southend Coastal Surgeries

Address

99 Tyrone Road

Thorpe Bay

Southend-on-Sea

Essex

SS1 3HD


Employer's website

https://www.southendcoastalsurgeries.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Southend Coastal Surgeries

Address

99 Tyrone Road

Thorpe Bay

Southend-on-Sea

Essex

SS1 3HD


Employer's website

https://www.southendcoastalsurgeries.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Pharmacy Technician

Amy Prentice

practicemanager.f81121@nhs.net

01702582670

Details

Date posted

02 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.50 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A5883-26-0002

Job locations

99 Tyrone Road

Thorpe Bay

Southend-on-Sea

Essex

SS1 3HD


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