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

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Grays; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Grays is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Assistant to oversee operations in the Technical Services Unit. This role requires relevant qualifications and previous experience in pharmacy. The successful candidate will support Technicians and supervise assistants while ensuring high standards of accuracy and hygiene in a controlled environment. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Signing off medicines and aseptic preparations for patients.
• Ability to follow strict procedures.
• Able to work in a clean and controlled environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Technicians in the preparation of medicines.
• Supervise and train pharmacy assistants.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in work area.
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures.

Skills

Previous pharmacy experience

Accuracy and attention to detail

Team supervision

Education

NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills

BTEC level 2 Extended Certificate in Pharmacy Services

GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4

Job description

Do you have previous pharmacy experience and ready for a supervisory role? Would you like a challenging job that really makes a difference?

If this interests you, then we would like to hear from you. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, pro-active and motivated Pharmacy Assistant to support our Technicians in our friendly Technical Services Unit.

To be successful in your application you will have NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills and BTEC level 2 Extended Certificate in Pharmacy Services or GPhC approved equivalent (or be willing to work towards this qualification).

You should also have GCSE English Language and Mathematics to a minimum of Grade C / 4 (or equivalent).

Previous experience within a Pharmacy is essential.

The post involves preparing a variety of different types of medicines aseptically for patients in a controlled manufacturing environment and also pre-packing of medicines in the Orsett pre-pack 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.

Supervising pharmacy assistants on a daily basis

Providing support to the Technicians.

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

Carry out all work following standard operating procedures.

Maintain competency in compounding, assembly, labelling and accuracy checking aseptic /over labelled and repack products.

The compounding of all preparations dispensed within aseptic services.

Prepare and calculate worksheets, transcribing patient information and doses from Chemocare.

Assist with the training of pharmacy assistants and other less experienced staff.

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.

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

We look forward to your application!


This advert closes on Friday 25 Jul 2025