Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

(**) Senior Pharmacy Digital Systems Technician

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs


North East England
Temporary
Pharmacist
GBP 0 - 39,959 per year

Posted 4 day(s) ago

Reference: 2429686


Job summary

Are you a qualified Pharmacy Technician ready for your next exciting challenge?

Join one of the largest and most progressive NHS Trusts in the UK and play a key role in shaping the future of pharmacy services.

Our pharmacy teams across Southend, Basildon and Broomfield have worked collaboratively under a single Chief Pharmacist for several years, developing strong, standardised systems and innovative services. We are now taking this further as we support major clinical transformation across the Trust, including the implementation of a brand-new Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system.

We are seeking a motivated, forward-thinking Pharmacy Technician to join our expanding Pharmacy IT team. Based primarily at Southend Hospital, this role offers the opportunity to work across all three Mid and South Essex sites, providing variety, collaboration and professional development.

You will be an excellent communicator with strong IT skills, confident working independently while also contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence digital transformation, support patient care and be part of a service that values innovation and continuous improvement.

If you're enthusiastic, adaptable and ready to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of pharmacy at MSE.

Main duties of the job

Work as part of the Pharmacy ePMA and Digital Systems team to support, maintain and develop pharmacy and Trust-wide digital systems.

Hold responsibility for a defined portfolio of MSE pharmacy systems, ensuring systems are effectively managed, supported and optimised.

Contribute as a senior member of the MSE Digital Systems team, supporting system strategy, development and continual improvement.

Provide digital and analytical support to clinical pharmacy teams, particularly in the investigation, monitoring and tracking of medicines savings schemes.

Produce accurate and timely reports to support clinical, operational and financial decision-making.

Deliver a range of internal and external reports to meet organisational, regional and national requirements.

Support effective use of digital systems across pharmacy teams, promoting good data quality and system governance.

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

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-NR-CSS-SO-3840

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Sciences
  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • ACT Trained
Desirable
  • Membership of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK)
  • Management qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
  • Significant post-registration hospital pharmacy experience
  • Previous medicines optimisation and dispensary experience
  • Evidence of multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
  • Experience in education and training
  • Evidence of demonstrating leadership in practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Sciences
  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • ACT Trained
Desirable
  • Membership of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK)
  • Management qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
  • Significant post-registration hospital pharmacy experience
  • Previous medicines optimisation and dispensary experience
  • Evidence of multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
  • Experience in education and training
  • Evidence of demonstrating leadership in practice
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.

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.

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

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom


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

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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