Pharmacy Homecare and Procurement Technician

Are you a Registered Pharmacy Technician looking to move into pharmacy homecare and procurement and wish to further develop your professional leadership and homecare and procurement skills?

We are looking for a highly capable, enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience of hospital pharmacy to join our friendly Pharmacy Team. The post involves working in a patient focused department, supported by skilled colleagues.

This post would ideally suit those with a background in pharmacy homecare and procurement, with good communication skills and initiative and the ability to work accurately whilst meeting deadlines.

Relevant experience is desirable including experience of financial work, the ability to perform accurate data analysis and reporting and the ability to resolve financial queries and problems. A good knowledge of IT is desirable, preferably excel.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

The Basildon hospital site has recently undergone a major upgrade within the Pharmacy. We have a state of the art BD automated dispensing robot.

An opportunity has arisen within the Pharmacy Department at the Basildon site for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacy technician.

We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, to join our department. The main focus of the role at the outset will be to work within the pharmacy homecare team, assisting with managing the staff within the homecare service to optimise workflow and patient experience.

• To manage the day-to-day work within the homecare service to minimise financial loss.
• To develop and maintain supplier relationships.
• Make enquiries with suppliers.
• To liaise with doctors and nurses regarding authorisation and discrepancies with patients medication to improve patient safety.
• To provide advice to patients regarding their medication.
• To support other services within the pharmacy department including dispensary, procurement, ward technician services and trials.

The post holder will also actively participate in the delivery of comprehensive pharmacy services to all areas of the department including Dispensary services, Ward services and Procurement services as when needed.

The right applicant will be a dedicated, hard-working individual that can work under own initiative and escalate when needed. Attention to detail and organisational skills are essential.

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.

09 April 2025

Agenda for change

Band 5

£29,970 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Permanent

Full-time

390-CSS-BA-9571

Basildon, Nethermayne, Basildon, SS16 5NL

As a pharmacy homecare technician you will be involved in all aspects of homecare within the department for Basildon hospital and over time the wider MSE team. Reporting to the Pharmacy Procurement lead the post holders duties will include but is not limited to; Purchasing of medicines, managing prescriptions, managing staff members.

This is a fast paced environment and we are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to work within the team.

You will be part of the day to day running of the pharmacy procurement department.

Job description Job responsibilities

As a pharmacy homecare technician you will be involved in all aspects of homecare within the department for Basildon hospital and over time the wider MSE team. Reporting to the Pharmacy Procurement lead the post holders duties will include but is not limited to; Purchasing of medicines, managing prescriptions, managing staff members.

This is a fast paced environment and we are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to work within the team.

You will be part of the day to day running of the pharmacy procurement department.

Professional Qualification with gphc Essential

• Must be registered with the GPhC

Desirable

• Student awaiting pin
• NHS leadership qualification

Experience Essential

• Hospital pharmacy experience
• Previous experience of working under pressure and to strict deadlines

Desirable

• Procurement experience
• Homecare experience
• Working to deadline requirements

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Basildon, Nethermayne, Basildon, SS16 5NL

Employer's website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk