Clinical Lead (Admissions) Pharmacy Technician
The closing date is 11 February 2026
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to make a difference to patient care within a hospital setting?
An opportunity has arisen within the Pharmacy Department at the Southend site for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior pharmacy technician to develop a clinical service on our Admissions wards
We are looking for a Band 6 Pharmacy Technician, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, to join our department. The post holder will actively be involved in leading and implementing a service to our Admissions wards within the hospital. They will also contribute to a wide range of other pharmacy services including Dispensary services, Homecare, Education and Training, Medicine Management and Optimisation, and Trials when needed.
The right applicant will be a dedicated, hardworking individual that works well in a team environment as well as under own initiative. Attention to detail and organisational skills are essential.
Current recognised ACT qualification or significant progress towards the qualification is essential to this role. Applicants without previous management experience will be considered.
Main duties of the job
* To assist managing the provision of a medicines management service to the Admissions wards.
* To liaise with doctors and nurses regarding discrepancies with patients medication to improve patient safety
* To provide advice to patients and parents regarding medications
* To deputise for Principle Pharmacist at Trust meetings
* To support other services within the pharmacy department including dispensary, procurement, ward technician services and trials
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
Person Specification
Experience
* Evidence of post qualification experience within a hospital setting
* Previous experience of working under pressure and to strict deadlines
Qualifications
* Qualified ACT (nationally recognised qualification) or significant progress towards qualification
* NHS leadership qualification
* Medicines Management Qualification (CMMPT or equivalent)
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.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
£38,682 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
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