Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Pre-registration pharmacy technician

The closing date is 27 October 2025

Job summary

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, caring people to undertake training as pre-registration pharmacy technicians to support the Pharmacy team in delivering safe and effective medicines management patient services. These are two-year training posts to acquire the knowledge and skills to complete the level 3 qualification in principles and practice for pharmacy. We have vacancies at all three sites (Basildon, Broomfield and Southend).

Main duties of the job

Time is spent in the main sections of pharmacy including dispensary, technical services, stores and wards and there may be some travel across the other sites in order to meet portfolio competence.

As a pharmacy technician apprentice you will be trained with the knowledge and skills to optimise patients' use of medicines:

In the dispensary to dispense medication, receive and validate prescriptions, communicate with patients and other healthcare professionals.

In the ward setting to check patients own drugs and supply medications for individuals, take patient drug histories, undertake medicines reconciliation, label and dispense medication for discharge, counsel patients on the use of their medicines as required under supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician.

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

20 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BR-9875

Job locations

MSE - Broomfield, Southend, Basildon

Broomfield, Southend, Basildon

CM17ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Grade A-C/4+ English and maths

Desirable

GCSE Science or equivalent grade A-C/4+
GPhC recognised level 2 qualification

Skills

Essential

Previous experience in a role that requires following strict procedures
Able to provide a customer focused service
Able to work independently and in a team

Desirable

Previous experience in a pharmacy
Work in a customer involved area

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Grade A-C/4+ English and maths

Desirable

GCSE Science or equivalent grade A-C/4+
GPhC recognised level 2 qualification

Skills

Essential

Previous experience in a role that requires following strict procedures
Able to provide a customer focused service
Able to work independently and in a team

Desirable

Previous experience in a pharmacy
Work in a customer involved area

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

MSE - Broomfield, Southend, Basildon

Broomfield, Southend, Basildon

CM17ET

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

MSE - Broomfield, Southend, Basildon

Broomfield, Southend, Basildon

CM17ET

Employer's website

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