Job Summary
Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Chief Pharmacy Technician Clinical Services. You will lead day‑to‑day clinical operations for the technical team, overseeing staff and service provision to meet Trust and departmental needs. You will be responsible for leading and expanding ward‑based pharmacy technical services working with pharmacists, medical and nursing staff, and provide systems for training technicians to deliver this service.
Main duties of the job
• Lead the provision and development of ward‑based pharmacy technical services.
• Work with the clinical leads to develop and maintain a safe, efficient, cost‑effective service that is responsive to ward and directorate needs.
• Be flexible in responding to the demands of the service and continually assess the service provided to make improvements and ensure best practice.
• 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 (pro rata for part time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 390-CSS-BA-0025
Job locations: Basildon, Nethermayne, Basildon, SS155NL
Job responsibilities
For full details of this job please refer to the attached job description. We look forward for your application.
Person Specification
Essential
* Registered pharmacy technician
* Experience in hospital pharmacy
* Experience in staff management
Desirable
* CMMPT
* 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Basildon, Nethermayne, Basildon, SS155NL
Employer's website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk
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