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. The post holder will actively be involved in delivering a clinical ward service within the hospital. They will also contribute to a wide range of other pharmacy services including Dispensary services and Medicine Management.The right applicant 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 2025. Based in the busy town of Chelmsford, Mid Essex 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 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. Details Date posted 13 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 390-CSS-BR-9603 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) Excellent attention to detail 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 under pressure and to strict deadlines 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) Excellent attention to detail 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 under pressure and to strict deadlines 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). Location : Broomfield, Court Road, CM1 7ET Chelmsford, United Kingdom