Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Technician (Technical Services) Band 4 - 5 progression

The closing date is 09 July 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about technical services to join our friendly team of pharmacy assistants, technicians and pharmacists to help deliver safe, high-quality medicines to our patients in a timely manner.

You will be a key part of a team responsible for the timely provision of aseptically dispensed products, which include chemotherapy and intravenous additives. You will ensure that products are manufactured in line with operating procedures and that a safe and effective service is provided to its users.

In the absence of the team leader you will be given the opportunity to supervise staff and manage the day to day running of the unit.

If you are a self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills and the desire to learn and develop, then you are the person we are looking for.

You will already be a qualified Pharmacy Technician or currently undertaking NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent (or working towards award) or the Science Medicine Technician qualification with aseptic experience. Based upon previous experience and on completion of your studies there will be an opportunity to progress to a band 5.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a team responsible for the provision of aseptically dispensed products, which include chemotherapy, radiopharmaceuticals, and intravenous additives providing a high-quality aseptic service and pre-packs to meet the needs of the trust and external customers.

In the absence of the Team Leader and Unit Manager you will be asked to supervise staff and manage the day to day running of the unit.

You will work in close collaboration with other professionals e.g., Pharmacists, nurses, and other Pharmacy staff.

At all times you will be expected to work in accordance with laid down procedures and safe systems of work while working on your own. You will undertake within SOP's the checking of manufactured items.

You will train members of staff and support the Lead Technician, in providing training and re validation of staff. You will participate in the departmental evening, weekend and bank holiday rotas, early and late finishes.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing 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.'

Date posted

02 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-CSS-SO-9685

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description.

We look forward to your application!

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description.

We look forward to your application!

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Has aseptic experience
Has worked in a role following SOP
Application demonstrates understanding of GMP
Has worked in a team
Has experience of microsoft office

Desirable

Has radiopharmacy experience
Has trained staff in a previous role
Has experience in manufacturing cytotoxic products

Qualifications

Essential

Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council or Science Council or working towards
Qualified Pharmacy Technician or currently undertaking NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services or the Science Medicine Technician qualification with aseptic experience.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Has aseptic experience
Has worked in a role following SOP
Application demonstrates understanding of GMP
Has worked in a team
Has experience of microsoft office

Desirable

Has radiopharmacy experience
Has trained staff in a previous role
Has experience in manufacturing cytotoxic products

Qualifications

Essential

Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council or Science Council or working towards
Qualified Pharmacy Technician or currently undertaking NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services or the Science Medicine Technician qualification with aseptic 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.

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)