Job overview

Are you looking for a new challenge?   Do you want to make a difference to patient care within a hospital setting?

An opportunity has arisen within the Pharmacy Department at Southend Hospital for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior pharmacy homecare technician leading the Oncology homecare team.  

We are looking for a Band 6 Pharmacy Technician, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, to join our department.   The post holder will actively lead the delivery and continued expansion of the Oncology service across MSE including homecare services.  They will also contribute to a wide range of other pharmacy services including Dispensary services,  Outsourcing injectables, Education and Training, Medicine Management and Optimisation, and Trials when needed.

The right applicant will be a dedicated, hardworking individual that works well in a team environment as well as under own initiative.  Attention to detail and organisational skills are essential.

Current recognised ACT qualification or significant progress towards the qualification is essential to this role.  Applicants without previous management experience will be considered.  

Main duties of the job

• To manage the staff within the oncology service to optimise workflow and patient experience.
• To manage the day-to-day work within the oncology service to minimise financial loss
• Managing monthly KPI's
• To develop and maintain supplier relationships
• Undertake monthly review meetings
• Make enquiries with suppliers
• To liaise with doctors and nurses regarding authorisation and discrepancies with patients medication to improve patient safety
• To provide advice to patients regarding their medication
• To support other services within the pharmacy department including dispensary, procurement, ward technician services and trials 

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, and provide a 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.