Job overview
In conjunction with the site Chief Technician you will be responsible for ensuring that the technical service unit’s area of the Quality management system (QMS) is maintained and developed as required under the MHRA Specials Licence.
You will assist the Associate Head of Technical Services in providing technical services training and supervision of Pharmacists.
Acting as a specialist pharmacist in technical services for Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
Assist the Associate Head of Technical Services in providing technical expertise to ensure satisfactory standards of practice and maintenance of the licensed status.
Main duties of the job
Acts as specialist pharmacist in technical services for Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. Assist the Associate Head of Technical Services in providing technical expertise to ensure satisfactory standards of practice and maintenance of the licensed status.
To work with the relevant clinical pharmacists on improvement of chemotherapy, nutrition and CIVA services supplied by the aseptic department.
To work in their capacity as a clinical rotational Pharmacist in the chosen area of speciality within the clinical rotation.
To work with the Quality Assurance department in maintaining the Quality management system as required by the MHRA.
To be involved in Clinical Governance aspects of the pharmaceutical service.
Maintains personal awareness of relevant legislation and guidance and evaluates new directives and regulatory requirements as required to ensure compliance.
Ensure that the Technical Services department operates in compliance with the standards of GMP.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Specialist Pharmacist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 6 months post qualification Pharmacy experience, with a minimum of 3-month Hospital Pharmacy Technical services experience
- Knowledge of Good manufacturing practice (GMP)
Desirable
- Radiopharmacy experience
Communication
Essential
- Convey technically detailed or sensitive information to patients and carers where there may be barriers to understanding
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in pharmacy
- GPHC registration
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification - Clinical diploma or PTQA
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to accurately measure small volumes and manipulate syringes in the preparation of special pharmaceutical products
- Possess a full clean driving license and own transport or be otherwise able to reliably travel off site if required to do so. Ability to drive or otherwise travel between the locations of contracted Trusts
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This advert is for Specialist Pharmacist Technical Services with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Westcliff On Sea, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Pharmacist role. The advertised salary is £49,387 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.
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