• Job Description

  Req#: C9390-25-1644?language=en&page=247&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to make a difference to patient care within a hospital setting?

  An opportunity has arisen within the Pharmacy Department at Broomfield Hospital for a motivated and enthusiastic Near Patient Pharmacy Technician to work as part of our ward clinical service.

  We are looking for a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, to join our department. You will actively be involved in delivering a clinical ward service within the hospital. You will also contribute to a wide range of other pharmacy services including Dispensary services and Medicine Management.

  You will be a dedicated, hardworking individual that works well in a team environment as well as under own initiative. Attention to detail and organisational skills are essential.

  Current recognised ACT qualification is essential. We welcome applicants due to qualify early 2026.

  Based in the busy town of Chelmsford, Broomfield Hospital is part of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust and the Pharmacy Department now has around 300 staff working across 3 sites.

  Main duties of the job

  • Dispense inpatient, outpatient and TTA (discharge) prescriptions. Process prescriptions using the pharmacy stock control and ePrescribing system, select, count, package and label prescription items according to department procedure. Make records as necessary.
  • Final check clinically screened prescriptions and orders prepared by other Pharmacy staff before release to the patient.
  • Hand out completed prescriptions with appropriate counselling.
  • Answer drug information queries from patients, nursing and medical staff using appropriate reference resources, and refer to Pharmacist when necessary.
  • Assess suitability of medication for return to stock. Return items to stock using the pharmacy stock control and ePrescribing system or dispose of according to departmental procedure.
  • Perform ward based medication reconciliations. Identify and document any medication discrepancies, referring to the ward pharmacist, GP, or medical team when necessary.
  • Assess the suitability of patients own medicines for use in Hospital.
  • Check patient locker contents and order individual patient medication for supply by the dispensary, liaising with the ward Pharmacist.
  • Check the TTA prescriptions against patients own drugs, arrange for further supplies to be dispensed if necessary and remove discontinued medicines.
  • Identify patient compliance issues: arrange dispensing of blister packed medicines, liaising with doctor and community Pharmacy.
  • Provide other compliance aids as necessary.

  About us

  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.

  Details

  Date posted

  16 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £31,049 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  390-CSS-SO-9755

  Job locations

  Broomfield

  Court Road

  Chelmsford

  CM1 7ET

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description.

  We look forward to your application!

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description.

  We look forward to your application!

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Level 3 or 4 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent
  • Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT)
  • Maths and English grade C/4 or above

  Desirable

  • Certificate in Medicines Management (CMMPT or equivalent)
  • Medicines Management experience

  Experience

  Essential

  • Recent experience of working in a busy pharmacy

  Desirable

  • Experience of working within a hospital setting at ward level
  • Trained in medication history taking and full medication reconciliation

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Level 3 or 4 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent
  • Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT)
  • Maths and English grade C/4 or above

  Desirable

  • Certificate in Medicines Management (CMMPT or equivalent)
  • Medicines Management experience

  Experience

  Essential

  • Recent experience of working in a busy pharmacy

  Desirable

  • Experience of working within a hospital setting at ward level
  • Trained in medication history taking and full medication reconciliation

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Broomfield

  Court Road

  Chelmsford

  CM1 7ET

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Broomfield

  Court Road

  Chelmsford

  CM1 7ET

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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