A fantastic opportunity has arisen in Southend Hospital to join an organisation with a reputation for excellence in the way it cares for the people it serves. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technical Officer to join the Pharmacy Technical Services Unit!
Pharmacy Technical Services Unit comprises the Sterile Production Unit, Pre-pack unit, Radiopharmacy and Cytotoxic unit. Supervised by the Team Leader in charge, the post holder will provide support services to the Pharmacy Technical Services department, including the ordering, receipt, storage and supply of Pharmaceuticals and other stocks, the manufacture of aseptic products in both the aseptic and cytotoxic unit, Radiopharmacy and manage day to day the pre-packing of medication in the pre-pack unit.
You will also assist senior staff with support duties (such as cleaning aseptic rooms) essential to the smooth functioning on the unit.
37.5 hours per week

THE HOURS ARE:

Monday to Friday 7.5 hours per day
There will be bank holiday working and Saturday working on a rota basis. there will be early and late finishes based on a rota.
There will be cross site working
While working in Radio pharmacy on rotation will be required to start at 6:30am
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
To support Pharmacists and Technicians in providing a high-quality pharmaceutical service within the Aseptic production unit to meet the needs of the trust and external customer requirements.
The post holder will be required to maintain operator validation.
The post holder will be responsible for the compounding of all aseptic medicines to both the trust and external customers including Cytotoxics, clinical trials, PCA’s, OPAT, Radiopharmaceuticals and other aseptically prepared products.
The post holder will be responsible for managing day to day packing and overlabelling pre-packs within the pre-packing unit.
The post holder will be responsible for the management of the day to day operation of the pre-packing unit together with the Senior Pharmacy Assistance..
The post holder will support senior staff with the prioritising and allocating of work for the Chemotherapy, Radiopharmacy and aseptic unit.
The post holder will communicate with service users to ensure timely supply of prepared products.
The post holder will be required to carry out stock management duties including receiving, correct storage, daily stock count, expiry date checks, investigating stock discrepancies and the ordering of drugs and consumables..
The post holder will provide administrative support carrying out clerical duties as required.
The post holder will supervise and be responsible for the training of junior members of staff
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application

Please refer the Job description for details