Pharmacy Technician | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join their Pharmacy Department. This role involves providing a comprehensive medicines management service across various specialty wards, advising patients on medications, and training new staff. Applicants must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. The position offers a progression opportunity from Band 4 for Trainee Pharmacy Technicians qualifying in summer 2025.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Band 5 Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Applications from Trainee Pharmacy Technicians qualifying summer 2025 will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide a medicines management service to specialty wards.
• Work in near patient dispensing team for medication supply.
• Liaise with doctors and nurses on medication discrepancies.
• Advise patients on their medications.
• Train new staff including Pre Registration Technicians.

Skills

Medicines management

Communication with healthcare professionals

Patient advising

Staff training

Education

Registered Band 5 Pharmacy Technician

ACT qualification

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Applicants must be a registered Band 5 Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council. 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.

Application Process

For more information regarding detail of expected duties and personal specification, please read the attached job description document. We look forward to your application!

This advert closes on Tuesday 21 Oct 2025