Specialist Pharmacy Technician Production Services

Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust ,
Chelmsford, Essex

Overview

Job Description

Three Mid and south east Essex acute trusts are operating within a rapidly changing and exciting time of whole system reformation. The Trusts are in partnership as a fast developing hospital network currently comprising of Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Mid Essex Hospital NHS Trust and Southend University Hospital NHS FT (the MSB Group). As part of this acute trust collaboration we are redesigning our hospitals to ensure we meet rising demand with the best quality services. The Pharmacy Department is at the forefront of our service redesign and one of the first departments within MSB to offer the opportunities for developing standardised systems across the three hospitals, re-designing new and ongoing services as the clinical configuration changes in line with the Carter Report. This is all being led by a new Chief Pharmacist working in partnership across the group. The pharmacy department at Broomfield Hospital (one of the hospitals within the Mid Essex Hospital Trust) is a professional, forward thinking department which gives all staff the opportunity to develop their full potential. Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust Pharmacy Team are looking for an experienced and motivated technician to join our production team. You will be part of a team responsible for the timely provision of aseptically dispensed products, which include chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition 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. 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. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about production services and is seeking to pursue a career in technical services In return for your hard work and commitment we will give you the opportunity to develop your skills in a friendly structured environment supported by an excellent team. The department actively encourages all pharmacy staff to continue to develop professionally throughout their career. For further details / informal visits contact: Scott Randall - Technical services lead 01245 513517 Scott.randall@meht.nhs.uk Employment Type: FULL_TIME