Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Assistant - Technical Services (General)

The closing date is 28 July 2025

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity have 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 Pharmacy Assistant to join the Pharmacy Technical Services Unit!The Pharmacy Technical Services Unit comprises the Aseptic unit, Radiopharmacy unit and Cytotoxic unit. Supervised by the senior technician in charge, 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 unit.This person will also assist senior staff with support duties (such as cleaning aseptic rooms) essential to the smooth functioning on the unit.

Early and late finishes, cross site working and take part in weekend and bank holiday working.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for assisting under supervision of the Specialist technician and Team Leaders with the compounding of Cytotoxic drugs, PCA solutions, Intravenous additives and other aseptically prepared products within the Pharmacy Technical Services Unit.

You will also assist senior staff with support duties (such as cleaning) essential to the smooth functioning on the unit.

Cleaning equipment and unit, unpacking stores and assembling items.

Please note that this role will close early should sufficient applications be received.

About us

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

Date posted

15 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-CSS-SO-9742

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell chase

Westcliff-On-Sea

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Pharmacy Assistant - Technical Services (General) 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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Pharmacy Assistant - Technical Services (General) 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 2 for Pharmacy Assistants, or ability to attain competence in NVQ level 2, modules over a period of training.
Good understanding of basic Maths and English
Basic computer skills such as Microsoft office, Microsoft Word and Excel.

Experience

Essential

At least 6 months work experience that required understanding and adherence to set standard operating work policies and procedures.

Desirable

Aseptic Compounding experience or background knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice
worked within a team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 2 for Pharmacy Assistants, or ability to attain competence in NVQ level 2, modules over a period of training.
Good understanding of basic Maths and English
Basic computer skills such as Microsoft office, Microsoft Word and Excel.

Experience

Essential

At least 6 months work experience that required understanding and adherence to set standard operating work policies and procedures.

Desirable

Aseptic Compounding experience or background knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice
worked within a team

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell chase

Westcliff-On-Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell chase

Westcliff-On-Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)