An opportunity has arisen within the Pharmacy Department at Southend Hospital for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacy technician.
We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, to join our department. You will actively participate in the delivery of comprehensive pharmacy services to all areas of the department including Dispensary services, Ward services, Procurement, Trials, Homecare and Oncology services as needed.
You will be a dedicated, hark working individual that can work under your own initiative and escalate when needed. Attention to detail and organisational skills are essential.
Applicants without ACT qualification will be considered and if successful will be paid at Band 4 with progression to band 5 once ACT qualification gained.
Applications from Trainee Pharmacy Technicians qualifying summer 2025 will be considered.
To provide a medicines management service to a wide range of specialty wards across the site.
To work as part of the near patient dispensing team supplying medication to patients both during their stay and at point of discharge.
To liaise with doctors and nurses regarding discrepancies with patients medication to improve patient care.
To provide advice to patients regarding their medication.
To act as a role model and help train new members of staff including Pre Registration Technicians and Trainee Pharmacists.
To support other services within the pharmacy department including the Dispensary, Procurement, Oncology, Trials and Homecare
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.
For more information regarding detail of expected duties and personal specification, please read the attached job description document.
We look forward to your application!
This advert closes on Tuesday 21 Oct 2025