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

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking motivated Pharmacy Assistants to support Pharmacy Technicians in their Technical Services Units. You will manufacture aseptically prepared medicines and perform packing and labeling duties. Applicants should have GCSE English and Math, and while prior pharmacy experience is helpful, training will be provided. This role emphasizes attention to detail and compliance with procedures.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Access to training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE in English Language and Mathematics required.
• Previous experience in a Pharmacy environment is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture aseptically prepared medicines.
• Pack and label medicines for Trust sites.
• Clean department following strict cleaning regimes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow procedures

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English Language and Mathematics to Grade C / 4

Job description

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.

To be successful in your application you will require a minimum of GCSE English Language and Mathematics to a Grade C / 4 (or equivalent).

Previous experience within a Pharmacy environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

The posts involve manufacturing a variety of different types of medicines Aseptically prepared for patients in a controlled manufacturing environment and also working in our busy pre-packing unit.

It can involve measuring drug volumes using syringes and needles to prepare intravenous medication. 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.

Due to the critical nature of our work, you will have to meet the highest standards of discipline, personal hygiene and attention to detail.

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

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include:

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


This advert closes on Monday 21 Jul 2025