Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Inpatient Dispensary Pharmacy Assistant

The closing date is 06 January 2026

Job summary

Broomfield Hospital Pharmacy Department is currently looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and forward-thinking Band 2 Dispensary Pharmacy Assistant to join their busy department. You will assist in the workflow of Pharmacy Services to all wards and departments within the Trust, and any external Trusts where appropriate. Based in the busy town of Chelmsford, Mid Essex Hospital is part of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust and the pharmacy department now has around 300 staff working across 3 sites. Although only recently merged, the pharmacy departments across the three sites have been working together under one Chief Pharmacist for a number of years. During this time we have developed standardised systems and re-designed new and on-going services supporting the wider organisation's clinical configuration changes

Main duties of the job

You will assist in the Pharmacy Services to all wards and departments within the Trust, and any external Trusts where appropriate. They will be working as part of the Dispensary team to provide an effective Pharmacy service in both the in-patient dispensary and out-patient dispensary.

You will also assist senior staff with support duties (such as cleaning, stock returns and expiry checks) essential to the smooth functioning on the unit.

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

30 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

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

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BR-9955

Job locations

Broomfield

Broomfield Hospital Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Pharmacy Assistant 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 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

Hospital setting experience
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

Hospital setting experience
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

Broomfield

Broomfield Hospital Court Road

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

Broomfield Hospital Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Employer's website

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