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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
390-CSS-BR-9489
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Broomfield
Town
Chelmsford
Salary
£23,615 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/02/2025 23:59

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Pharmacy Stores Assistant

Band 2

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.

 

We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.

 

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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. 

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
  • Entry level Maths
  • English skills
Desirable criteria
  • ECDL / IT Qualification
  • NVQ level 2 for Pharmacy

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • following strict guidelines and procedures
  • Previous experience of team working
Desirable criteria
  • Six months experience in a role that required

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Written communication skills
  • Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Desirable criteria
  • Keyboard skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Tiziana Brunoni-Lawrence
Job title
Pharmacy Stores Supervisor
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01245 516036
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