Specialist Technical and Clinical Pharmacist

VerseOne Group; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Technical and Clinical Pharmacist (Band 7) for a full-time position based at Chelmsford. The post offers an opportunity to work across Clinical services and Technical aseptic services in our modern Pharmacy Technical Services Unit.

The role includes supervising rotational pharmacists, supporting training, developing IT systems, and maintaining GMP-compliant practices, with participation in early, weekend and bank holiday rotas.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months post-qualification Pharmacy experience, with a minimum of 3 months Hospital Pharmacy Technical services experience.
• Knowledge of Good manufacturing practice (GMP) and ability to apply this knowledge in practice.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Lead Pharmacist of technical services, Chief Technician and the Associate Head of Technical Services for the management and strategic development of the service.
• Take responsibility for Pharmacist based roles, training, IT systems and professional aspects of the service, including supervision of rotational pharmacists and pre-registration Pharmacists.
• Contribute to service evolution and drive training initiatives.

Education

Master’s Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)

One year pre-registration training

Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest trusts in the country, following the merger of Mid Essex, Basildon and Southend hospitals in April 2020.

Specialist Technical and Clinical Pharmacist

Band 7

Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (The post holder will participate in early, weekend and bank holiday rotas) Job ref 390-BR-CSS-3863

Site Broomfield Town Chelmsford Salary Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Closing 06/10/2026 23:59

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Specialist Pharmacist - Technical Services.

This post offers the opportunity to pursue a career in both Clinical services and Technical aseptic services in our state of the art Pharmacy Technical Services Unit.

The Technical services unit holds an MHRA Manufacturing Specials (MS) license and offers a comprehensive production service to patients in the hospital and provides services to external customers and other NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

You would work closely with the Lead Pharmacist of technical services, Chief Technician and the Associate Head of Technical Services for the management and strategic development of the service. You would take responsibility for Pharmacist based roles, training, IT systems and professional aspects of the service, including supervision of rotational pharmacists and pre-registration Pharmacists.

You should be a team player with the ability to introduce change and have a keen interest in training others. You should have drive to actively participate in service evolution. Your personal commitment to training and development will be supported by our dedicated team of specialist Pharmacist and Technicians. Previous experience in Radiopharmacy is desirable but not essential.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Specialist Technical and Clinical Pharmacist 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.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
• One year pre-registration training
• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Knowledge & Experience

• A minimum of 6 months post qualification Pharmacy experience, with a minimum of 3 month Hospital Pharmacy Technical services experience
• Knowledge of Good manufacturing practice (GMP) and ability to apply this knowledge in practice

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.