Job Description

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
22 August 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-BR-9603-B
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