Specialist Technician Team Leader
The closing date is 27 January 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about technical services to join our friendly team of pharmacy assistants, technicians and pharmacists to help deliver safe, high-quality medicines to our patients in a timely manner.
You will be a key part of a team responsible for the timely provision of aseptically dispensed products, which include chemotherapy and intravenous additives. You will ensure that products are manufactured in line with operating procedures and that a safe and effective service is provided to its users.
You will be responsible for the supervision of staff and managing the day to day running of the unit.
If you are a self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills and the desire to learn and develop, then you are the person we are looking for.
You will already be a qualified Registered Pharmacy Technician, a Production technician or have an equivalent qualification with aseptic experience.
Please be aware this role may close early due to number of applications
Main duties of the job
You will provide and co-ordinate Technical Pharmacy Services to the whole of the Technical Services section of the Pharmacy.
Manage the day-to-day activities of staff; allocate work to all staff including training of new staff.
Work in close collaboration with other professionals e.g. Pharmacists, Consultants, Nurses, Doctors and other Pharmacy staff.
You will follow set Departmental Standard Operating Procedures and Policies as they operate at the place of work at all times while working on their own and is able to refer to the Chief Technician.
You will undertake within SOP's checking of manufactured items.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing 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
20 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 a year Per Annum ( Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
390-BR-CSS-9989
Job locations
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer's website
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