Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Technical Services

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 23 February 2026

Do you have previous pharmacy experience and ready for a supervisory role? Would you like a challenging job that really makes a difference?

If this interests you, then 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.

To be successful in your application you will have NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills and BTEC level 2 Extended Certificate in Pharmacy Services or GPhC approved equivalent (or be willing to work towards this qualification).

You should also have GCSE English Language and Mathematics to a minimum of Grade C / 4 (or equivalent).

Previous experience within a Pharmacy is essential.

• Prepare a variety of different types of medicines aseptically for patients in a controlled manufacturing environment and also pre‑pack medicines in the Orsett pre‑pack Unit.
• Work accurately, efficiently and follow procedures at all times.
• Clean the area – cleaning is an essential part of the role.
• Supervise pharmacy assistants on a daily basis.
• Provide support to the Technicians.
• Meet 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 repack products.
• Aseptic compounding of all preparations dispensed within aseptic services.
• Prepare and calculate worksheets, transcribing patient information and doses from Chemocare.
• Assist with training of pharmacy assistants and other less experienced staff.

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 on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

We look forward to your application!

• GCSE Maths and English minimum grade 4 / C

• Demonstrates ability to work in a team
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Experience of working in a Pharmacy setting

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£26,240 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)