Specialist Technician (Technical Services)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about technical services to join our friendly team of pharmacy assistants, technicians and pharmacists to help deliver safe, high-quality medicines to our patients in a timely manner.

You will be a key part of a team responsible for the timely provision of aseptically dispensed products, which include chemotherapy and intravenous additives. You will ensure that products are manufactured in line with operating procedures and that a safe and effective service is provided to its users.

In the absence of the team leader you will be given the opportunity to supervise staff and manage the day to day running of the unit., You will be part of a team responsible for the provision of aseptically dispensed products, which include chemotherapy, radiopharmaceuticals, and intravenous additives providing a high-quality aseptic service and pre-packs to meet the needs of the trust and external customers.

In the absence of the Team Leader and Unit Manager you will be asked to supervise staff and manage the day to day running of the unit.

You will work in close collaboration with other professionals e.g., Pharmacists, nurses, and other Pharmacy staff.

At all times you will be expected to work in accordance with laid down procedures and safe systems of work while working on your own. You will undertake within SOP's the checking of manufactured items.

You will train members of staff and support the Lead Technician, in providing training and re validation of staff. You will participate in the departmental evening, weekend and bank holiday rotas, early and late finishes.

If you are a self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills and the desire to learn and develop, then you are the person we are looking for.

You will already be a qualified Pharmacy Technician or currently undertaking the Science Medicine Technician qualification with aseptic experience. Based upon previous experience and on completion of your studies there will be an opportunity to progress to a band 5.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.