Specialist Technician (Technical Services) Band 4 - 5 progression

NHS; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Technician (Technical Services) to join the pharmacy team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aseptic techniques and a passion for delivering safe, high-quality medicines. This role offers opportunities for progression and continued professional development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered or working towards registration with relevant councils.
• Aseptic experience and training in a technical role are essential.
• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing cytotoxic products.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and manage daily operations when team leader is absent.
• Ensure the timely provision of aseptically dispensed products.
• Train staff and participate in departmental rotas including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Quality Control

GMP Understanding

Aseptic Technique

Education

Qualified Pharmacy Technician

NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent

Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Go back Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Technician (Technical Services) Band 4 - 5 progression

The closing date is 09 July 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about technical services to join our friendly team of pharmacy assistants, technicians and pharmacists to help deliver safe, high-quality medicines to our patients in a timely manner.

You will be a key part of a team responsible for the timely provision of aseptically dispensed products, which include chemotherapy and intravenous additives. You will ensure that products are manufactured in line with operating procedures and that a safe and effective service is provided to its users.

In the absence of the team leader you will be given the opportunity to supervise staff and manage the day to day running of the unit.

If you are a self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills and the desire to learn and develop, then you are the person we are looking for.

You will already be a qualified Pharmacy Technician or currently undertaking NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent (or working towards award) orthe Science Medicine Technician qualification with aseptic experience. Based upon previous experience and on completion of your studies there will be an opportunity to progress to a band 5.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a team responsible for the provision of aseptically dispensed products, which include chemotherapy, radiopharmaceuticals, and intravenous additives providing a high-quality aseptic service and pre-packs to meet the needs of the trust and external customers.

In the absence of the Team Leader and Unit Manager you will be asked to supervise staff and manage the day to day running of the unit.

You will work in close collaboration with other professionals e.g., Pharmacists, nurses, and other Pharmacy staff.

At all times you will be expected to work in accordance with laid down procedures and safe systems of work while working on your own. You will undertake within SOP's the checking of manufactured items.

You will train members of staff and support the Lead Technician, in providing training and re validation of staff. You will participate in the departmental evening, weekend and bank holiday rotas, early and late finishes.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing 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.'

Job responsibilities

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

We look forward to your application!

Person Specification

Experience

• Has worked in a role following SOP
• Application demonstrates understanding of GMP
• Has worked in a team
• Has experience of microsoft office
• Has radiopharmacy experience
• Has trained staff in a previous role
• Has experience in manufacturing cytotoxic products

Qualifications

• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council or Science Council or working towards
• Qualified Pharmacy Technician or currently undertaking NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services or the Science Medicine Technician qualification with aseptic experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£27,485 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)