Responsibilities
* Prepare a variety of medicines aseptically for patients in a controlled manufacturing environment and pre-pack medicines in the Orsett pre-pack Unit.
* Work accurately, efficiently, and follow procedures at all times.
* Maintain cleanliness of the area as an essential part of the role.
* Supervise pharmacy assistants on a daily basis.
* Provide support to the Technicians.
* Adhere to the highest standards of discipline, personal hygiene, and attention to detail.
* Carry out all work following standard operating procedures.
* Maintain competency in compounding, assembly, labelling, and accuracy checking of aseptic, over‑labelled, and repackaged products.
* Compound all preparations dispensed within aseptic services.
* Prepare and calculate worksheets, transcribing patient information and doses from Chemocare.
* Assist with the training of pharmacy assistants and other less experienced staff.
Band 3
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS).
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well‑being of our patients, and to provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate, and build careers.
Why join us?
Do you have previous pharmacy experience and are ready for a supervisory role? Would you like a challenging job that really makes a difference? If this interests you, we would like to hear from you. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, pro‑active and motivated Pharmacy Assistant to support our Technicians in our friendly Technical Services Unit.
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills and BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Pharmacy Services or GPhC approved equivalent (or willingness to work towards this qualification).
* GCSE English Language and Mathematics to a minimum of Grade C/4 (or equivalent).
* Previous experience within a Pharmacy is essential.
Selection Process
Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse AI tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare if AI has been used before submitting your application.
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