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

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is looking for an enthusiastic Pharmacy Assistant to play a supervisory role in their Technical Services Unit. The ideal candidate should have previous pharmacy experience and qualifications such as NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills. This role includes responsibilities such as supervising assistants, compounding medications, and ensuring high standards of work. The closing date for applications is Sunday, 21 Sep 2025.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Pharmacy is essential.
• Willingness to work towards the required qualifications.
• Must demonstrate ability to maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervising pharmacy assistants daily.
• Providing support to the Technicians.
• Compounding various medications aseptically.

Skills

Pharmacy service skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow procedures

Education

NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills

GCSE English Language

GCSE Mathematics

Job description

Overview

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, 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.

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description and person specification. We look forward to your application!

Closing date: This advert closes on Sunday 21 Sep 2025

Responsibilities

• Supervising pharmacy assistants on a daily basis
• Providing support to the Technicians
• 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
• Cleaning of the area is an essential part of the role

Qualifications

• 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)
• GCSE English Language and Mathematics to a minimum of Grade C / 4 (or equivalent)
• Previous experience within a Pharmacy is essential

Additional information

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