Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Chief Pharmacy Technician Clinical Services

The closing date is 23 February 2026

Job summary

Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Chief Pharmacy Technician Clinical Services.

Yor will lead day to day clinical operations for the technical team, overseeing staff and service provision to meet Trust and departmental needs. They will be responsible for leading and expanding ward based pharmacy technical services working with pharmacists, medical and nursing staff. Provide systems for training technicians to deliver this service.

Main duties of the job

To lead the provision and development of ward based pharmacy technical services. To work with the clinical leads to develop and maintain a safe, efficient, cost-effective service that is responsive to ward and directorate needs.

To be flexible in responding to the demands of the service and continually assess the service provided to make improvements and ensure best practice.

To provide operational and technical support to the divisional Pharmacist leads for other aspects of running of clinical services including monitoring, reporting documentation and provision of information to other staff.

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

09 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BA-0025

Job locations

Basildon

nethermayne

basildon

SS155NL


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of this job please refer to the attached job description.

We look forward for your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of this job please refer to the attached job description.

We look forward for your application.

Person Specification

requirements

Essential

  • Registered pharmacy technician
  • Rxperience in hospital pharmacy

Desirable

  • CMMPT

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in staff management

Desirable

  • Experience in team working
Person Specification

requirements

Essential

  • Registered pharmacy technician
  • Rxperience in hospital pharmacy

Desirable

  • CMMPT

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in staff management

Desirable

  • Experience in team working

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

Basildon

nethermayne

basildon

SS155NL


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

Basildon

nethermayne

basildon

SS155NL


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Pharmacy Operations Manager

Gavin Thomas

gavin.thomas7@nhs.net

03004437790

Details

Date posted

09 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BA-0025

Job locations

Basildon

nethermayne

basildon

SS155NL


Supporting documents

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