Pharmacy Technician

Integrated Care System; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Southend Hospital is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Technician to join their Pharmacy Department. You will be responsible for comprehensive pharmacy services, managing medications, and training new staff. Candidates without ACT qualification will initially be placed at Band 4 with the opportunity to progress to Band 5 after qualification. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Experience in providing medicines management services across specialty wards.
• Ability to work within a team supplying medication to patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide medicines management services to a wide range of specialty wards.
• Work as part of the near-patient dispensing team.
• Liaise with doctors and nurses regarding medication discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

GPhC Registration

Job description

Go back Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 11 August 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, hard-working individual who 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 is gained.

Applications from Trainee Pharmacy Technicians qualifying in summer 2025 will be considered.

Main duties of the job

• Provide medicines management services to a wide range of specialty wards across the site.
• Work as part of the near-patient dispensing team, supplying medication to patients during their stay and at discharge.
• Liaise with doctors and nurses regarding medication discrepancies to improve patient care.
• Provide medication advice to patients.
• Act as a role model and assist in training new staff, including Pre-Registration Technicians and Trainee Pharmacists.
• Support other pharmacy services including Dispensary, Procurement, Oncology, Trials, and Homecare.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, improve patient health and wellbeing, and provide a vibrant environment for staff development, innovation, and career growth.

We aim to utilize our skills and experiences to become the best we can be. As a unified organization, we will recruit top talent and retain more specialist staff through expanded employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job responsibilities

For detailed duties and personal specifications, please refer to 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. A Disclosure check will be required to screen for any criminal convictions.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 per year (Pro Rata for Part-Time)