Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Stores Assistant

The closing date is 10 October 2025

Job summary

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.

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.

About us

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

Date posted

07 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BR-9860

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application!

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application!

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Entry level Maths
English skills

Desirable

ECDL / IT Qualification
NVQ level 2 for Pharmacy

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

following strict guidelines and procedures
Previous experience of team working

Desirable

Six months experience in a role that required

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

Written communication skills
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Desirable

Keyboard skills

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Entry level Maths
English skills

Desirable

ECDL / IT Qualification
NVQ level 2 for Pharmacy

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

following strict guidelines and procedures
Previous experience of team working

Desirable

Six months experience in a role that required

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

Written communication skills
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Desirable

Keyboard skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

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

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Employer's website

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