Pharmacy Technician

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join their team at Southend Hospital. The role involves providing comprehensive pharmacy services, managing medication for various wards, and training new staff. Candidates must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. The position offers a salary of £31,049 per year with potential for career progression.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Ability to escalate issues when needed.
• Work in Dispensary services, Ward services, Procurement, Trials, Homecare and Oncology.

Responsibilities

• Provide medicines management services to specialty wards.
• Work with the near patient dispensing team to supply medication.
• Liaise with doctors and nurses regarding medication discrepancies.
• Provide medication advice to patients.
• Train new staff members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Ability to work under initiative

Education

GPHC Registration

Job description

Go back Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 21 October 2025

An opportunity has arisen within the Pharmacy Department at Southend Hospital for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacy technician.

We are looking to recruit a Band 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.

You will be a dedicated, hark working individual that can work under your 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 2025 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

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding detail of expected duties and personal specification, please read the attached job description document.

We look forward to your application!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GPHC Registration

Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)