Pharmacy Senior Assistant Technical Officer

Overview

To support services within the pharmacy department including the Dispensary, Procurement, Oncology, Trials and Homecare. To work as part of the near patient dispensing team supplying medication to patients both during their stay and at point of discharge on the ward. To provide advice to patients regarding their medication once fully trained. Previous pharmacy experience would be of benefit, however we welcome applications from those with no previous experience as full training will be given.

• To support services within the pharmacy department including the Dispensary, Procurement, Oncology, Trials and Homecare
• To work as part of the near patient dispensing team supplying medication to patients both during their stay and at point of discharge on the ward
• To provide advice to patients regarding their medication once fully trained

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

Are you looking for a new challenge within the pharmacy department? Do you want to make a difference to patient care within a hospital setting? In this role, you will play a key part in delivering high-quality Pharmacy services across a variety of specialties, supporting patient care and clinical excellence. We are looking for a dedicated and hardworking individual who thrives both as part of a team and when working independently.

Strong attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills are essential to succeed in this position.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population. Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust.

There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative. We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities. Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored.

We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.