Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Senior Assistant Technical Officer

The closing date is 15 December 2025

Job summary

Are you looking for a new challenge within the pharmacy department?

Do you want to make a difference to patient care within a hospital setting?

In this role, you will play a key part in delivering high-quality Pharmacy services across a variety of specialties, supporting patient care and clinical excellence.

We are looking for a dedicated and hardworking individual who thrives both as part of a team and when working independently. Strong attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills are essential to succeed in this position.

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

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

Main duties of the job

To support services within the pharmacy department including the Dispensary, Procurement, Oncology, Trials and Homecare
To work as part of the near patient dispensing team supplying medication to patients both during their stay and at point of discharge on the ward
To provide advice to patients regarding their medication once fully trained

Previous pharmacy experience would be of benefit, however we welcome applications from those with no previous experience as full training will be given.

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

10 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BR-9946

Job locations

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are looking for an exciting Pharmacy Senior Assistant Technical Officer 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

If you are looking for an exciting Pharmacy Senior Assistant Technical Officer 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

Grade C/4 or Above in English and Maths

Desirable

NVQ level 2 for Pharmacy Dispenser

Experience

Essential

Experience within a Pharmacy setting

Desirable

Experience in a hospital setting

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Grade C/4 or Above in English and Maths

Desirable

NVQ level 2 for Pharmacy Dispenser

Experience

Essential

Experience within a Pharmacy setting

Desirable

Experience in a hospital setting

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

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

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

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Employer's website

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