Pharmacy Technician

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen within the Pharmacy Department at the Southend site for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacy technician.

We are looking to recruit a Band 4/5 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.

The right applicant will be a dedicated, hark working individual that can work under 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 2023 will be considered

Main duties of the job

To provide a medicines management service to a wide range of specialty wards across the siteTo work as part of the near patient dispensing team supplying medication to patients both during their stay and at point of dischargeTo liaise with doctors and nurses regarding discrepancies with patients medication to improve patient careTo provide advice to patients regarding their medicationTo act as a role model and help train new members of staff including Pre Registration Technicians and Trainee PharmacistsTo support other services within the pharmacy department including the Dispensary, Procurement, Oncology, Trials and Homecare

About us

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.

Date posted

05 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-CSS-SOU-9457-B

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on sea

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding detail of expected duties and personal specifications, please read the attached job description document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding detail of expected duties and personal specifications, please read the attached job description document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GPHC pin number

Desirable

Student awaiting GPHC pin

Experience

Desirable

Previous experience working in hospital pharmacy setting

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GPHC pin number

Desirable

Student awaiting GPHC pin

Experience

Desirable

Previous experience working in hospital pharmacy setting

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).