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Job overview

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 site
• To work as part of the near patient dispensing team supplying medication to patients both during their stay and at point of discharge
• To liaise with doctors and nurses regarding discrepancies with patients medication to improve patient care
• To provide advice to patients regarding their medication
• To act as a role model and help train new members of staff including Pre Registration Technicians and Trainee Pharmacists
• To support other services within the pharmacy department including the Dispensary, Procurement, Oncology, Trials and Homecare

Working for our organisation

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.