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

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join their Pharmacy department in Southend-on-Sea. The role involves assisting in the provision of high-quality pharmaceutical services, including the preparation of aseptic medicines. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and possess strong communication skills. Opportunities for personal development and a key role in improving patient care await you.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmacy or healthcare environment preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of aseptic and cytotoxic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with support duties essential to the smooth functioning of the unit.
• Communicate with service users to ensure timely supply of prepared products.
• Perform dose calculations for chemotherapy drugs and radiopharmaceuticals.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen in Southend Hospital to join an organisation with a reputation for excellence in the way it cares for the people it serves. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join the Pharmacy department.

About the Pharmacy Technical Services Unit

The Pharmacy Technical Services Unit comprises the Aseptic Unit, Pre-pack unit, Radiopharmacy and Cytotoxic unit. The post holder will provide support services to the Pharmacy Technical Services department, including the ordering, receipt, storage and supply of Pharmaceuticals and other stocks, the manufacture of aseptic products in both the aseptic and cytotoxic units, supervised by the senior technician in charge.

Responsibilities

• Assist with support duties essential to the smooth functioning of the unit.
• Provide support services to the Pharmacy Technical Services department, including the ordering, receipt, storage and supply of Pharmaceuticals and other stocks, the manufacture of aseptic products in both the aseptic and cytotoxic unit.
• Assist senior staff with support duties essential to the smooth functioning on the unit.
• Cross site working; early and late finishes; Saturday and bank holiday rota.
• Support Pharmacists and Technicians in providing a high quality pharmaceutical services within the Aseptic production unit, Radiopharmacy and Pre-pack unit to meet the needs of the Trust and external customer requirements whilst following set departmental standard operating procedures.
• Maintain operator validation.
• Compound all aseptic medicines to both the Trust and external customers including Cytotoxics, clinical trials, PCA’s, OPAT, and other aseptically prepared products.
• Perform dose calculations for chemotherapy drugs and radiopharmaceuticals.
• Pack, label and inspect over-labeled/repacked items; prioritise and allocate work for the Chemotherapy, general aseptic, radiopharmaceuticals.
• Communicate with service users to ensure timely supply of prepared products.

Additional Information

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.

Application

Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you. For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application.

This advert closes on Tuesday 21 Oct 2025