Pharmacy Assistant Technical Services | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Basildon is seeking enthusiastic Pharmacy Assistants to support Pharmacy Technicians in a busy unit. This role involves manufacturing medicines aseptically, packing, and maintaining a clean environment. Candidates should have at least a GCSE in English and Mathematics; experience in a pharmacy is preferred, but training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Pharmacy environment is desirable but not essential; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture of aseptically prepared medicines in a Section 10 / Licensed Aseptic Unit.
• Undertake packing / labeling of medicines in the Pre-Pack unit supplying to all Trust sites.
• Clean department following strict cleaning regimes.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures at all times.

Education

GCSE English Language and Mathematics to Grade C / 4 (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Would you like a challenging job that really makes a difference? Could you play an important part within a busy pharmacy manufacturing unit and help with preparing medicines for patients? If this interests you, then we would like to hear from you.

We are currently looking for enthusiastic, pro-active and motivated Pharmacy Assistants to join our team in supporting the Pharmacy Technicians in our friendly Technical Services Units. The Trust comprises of 3 Aseptic units across the 3 hospital sites; these posts are based at Basildon / Orsett but with the requirement to work at any of the 3 hospital sites when required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture of aseptically prepared medicines in a Section 10 / Licensed Aseptic Unit.
• Undertaking packing / labeling of medicines in the Pre-Pack unit supplying to all Trust sites.
• Cleaning of department following strict cleaning regimes.
• Responsible for following Standard Operating Procedures at all times.

Qualifications

• Minimum of GCSE English Language and Mathematics to Grade C / 4 (or equivalent).
• Previous experience within a Pharmacy environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

In addition to the role responsibilities, the posts involve working in an aseptic manufacturing environment and the pre-packing unit. You will need to be able to work accurately, efficiently and follow procedures at all times. Cleaning of the area is an essential part of the role and you will be expected to meet high standards of discipline, personal hygiene and attention to detail due to the critical nature of the work.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. This advert closes on Friday 31 Oct 2025.