Job summary
Are you a qualified Pharmacy Technician looking for a new and rewarding opportunity in one of the largest Trusts in the UK?
Then look no further!
Based in the busy town of Chelmsford, Broomfield University Hospital is part of the Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust and the pharmacy department has around 300 staff working across the 3 sites
Although only recently merged, the pharmacy departments across the three sites have been working together under one chief pharmacist for a number of years. During this time we have developed standardised systems and re-designed new and on-going services supporting the wider organisation's clinical configuration changes.
We are looking to recruit a dynamic and forward-thinking technician to take on an exciting pharmacy IT role primarily based at our Broomfield site. You must be an excellent communicator with outstanding IT skills who works well independently as well as within a team.
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 work as part of a wider Pharmacy IT team supporting and developing pharmacy and Trustwide IT systems. They will be responsible for their own portfolio of MSE pharmacy systems as well as being part of the senior IT team across the MSE. They will also support the clinical pharmacy teams on investigating and tracking medicine saving schemes, as well as producing a variety of reports both internal and external to the organisation.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
Electronic prescribing is firmly established on our Southend and Basildon sites and we have been awarded funding to extend the system across our Broomfield sites, bringing significant safety and efficiency improvements for our patients and staff. This is an exciting time to work at our Trust with an extensive digital programme underway that will transform digital systems across our organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
Electronic prescribing is firmly established on our Southend and Basildon sites and we have been awarded funding to extend the system across our Broomfield sites, bringing significant safety and efficiency improvements for our patients and staff. This is an exciting time to work at our Trust with an extensive digital programme underway that will transform digital systems across our organisation.
Person Specification
BTEC or NVQ Level 3 In Pharmaceutical Science
Essential
Evidence of demonstrating leadership in practice
Desirable
- Evidence of demonstrating leadership in practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience using Clinical IT Systems at an advanced level
Desirable
- Experience using Metavision
- Experience using WellSky ePMA
- 2 Years working within the MSE
Person Specification
BTEC or NVQ Level 3 In Pharmaceutical Science
Essential
Evidence of demonstrating leadership in practice
Desirable
- Evidence of demonstrating leadership in practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience using Clinical IT Systems at an advanced level
Desirable
- Experience using Metavision
- Experience using WellSky ePMA
- 2 Years working within the MSE
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
