Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Homecare and Procurement Technician

The closing date is 29 July 2025

Job summary

Are you a Registered Pharmacy Technician looking to move into homecare and pharmacy procurement and wish to further develop your professional leadership and procurement skills?

We are looking for a highly capable, enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience of hospital pharmacy to join our friendly Pharmacy Team. The post involves working in a patient focused department, supported by skilled colleagues.

This post would ideally suit those with a background in homecare and pharmacy procurement, with good communication skills and initiative and the ability to work accurately whilst meeting deadlines.

Relevant experience is desirable including experience of financial work, the ability to perform accurate data analysis and reporting and the ability to resolve financial queries and problems. A good knowledge of IT is desirable, preferably excel

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

Main duties of the job

The focus of the role will be to work within the pharmacy procurement team assisting in the day to day purchasing of medications for the Trust, the management of outstanding orders, contacting suppliers, helping to coordinate medication shortages, running reports as requested and proactively helping with stock control issues.

You will also actively participate in the delivery of comprehensive pharmacy services to all areas of the department including Dispensary services and Homecare services as needed.

The right applicant will be a dedicated, hark working individual that can work under own initiative and escalate when needed. Communication, organisational skills and attention to detail are essential.

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

Details

Date posted

15 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-SO-9746

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend

SS0 0RY


Job description

Job responsibilities

As a pharmacy procurement and homecare technician you will be involved in all aspects of purchasing within the department for Southend hospital and for the wider MSE team.

Reporting to the Pharmacy Procurement lead the post holders duties will include but is not limited to; reviewing existing contracts and building new contracts and frameworks, supporting switches to generic medicines, purchasing of medicines, shortage management, invoicing, finance, contract and system management, outsourcing.

This is a fast paced environment and we are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to work within the team.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a pharmacy procurement and homecare technician you will be involved in all aspects of purchasing within the department for Southend hospital and for the wider MSE team.

Reporting to the Pharmacy Procurement lead the post holders duties will include but is not limited to; reviewing existing contracts and building new contracts and frameworks, supporting switches to generic medicines, purchasing of medicines, shortage management, invoicing, finance, contract and system management, outsourcing.

This is a fast paced environment and we are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to work within the team.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GPhC registration

Experience

Essential

  • Hospital pharmacy experience
  • Previous experience of working under pressure and to strict deadlines

Desirable

  • Procurement experience
  • Homecare experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GPhC registration

Experience

Essential

  • Hospital pharmacy experience
  • Previous experience of working under pressure and to strict deadlines

Desirable

  • Procurement experience
  • Homecare 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend

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

Southend

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Procurement Technician

Craig Nelson

craig.nelson5@nhs.net

01268524900

Details

Date posted

15 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-SO-9746

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend

SS0 0RY


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