Job requirements
Essential
3 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Demonstrable evidence of post qualification experience within a hospital setting
- Qualifications
GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technician
- Qualifications
Qualified ACT (nationally recognised qualification) or significant progress towards qualification
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Previous experience of working under pressure and to strict deadlines
- Qualifications
NHS leadership qualification
- Qualifications
Medicines Management Qualification (CMMPT or equivalent)
Job overview
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 support and lead our stores and distribution team
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 our distribution service at 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 manage and coordinate the ward top up service
- To ensure safe storage of medicines
- To carry out storage audits
- To manage stock levels accurately and effectively
- To support other services within the pharmacy department including dispensary, procurement, ward technician services and trials
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Senior Pharmacy Technician - Distribution & Stores with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Westcliff-on-Sea, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Pharmacy technician role. The advertised salary is £39,959 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Nov 2026.
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