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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Bank - Pharmacy Assistant - Band 2

The closing date is 22 September 2026

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Job summary

Supervised by the senior technician in charge, the post holder will provide support services to the Pharmacy department, including the ordering, receipt, storage and supply of Pharmaceuticals and other stocks.

This role offers a Monday - Friday 9-5 work schedule

Main duties of the job

1. Communication

Needs to be able to communicate effectively with other members of the team and health professionals.

1. Analytical and Planning

Following the daily rota you will need to be able to organize and plan your day to maximise the best use of time.

Distribution

• Take part in the Pharmacy ward top-up service:

Print ward stock lists to a schedule, check ward and department stock of Pharmaceuticals against an agreed list and order required items.

• Liaise with ward staff, ward Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician to ensure ward stock lists are kept up to date.

• Process ward stock orders including top-up orders and telephone requests, using the WELLSKY computer system, pick and package orders for delivery

• Process, pick and package requisitions from other areas within Pharmacy e.g., Carlingford Centre.

• Monitor and maintain stock in the Emergency drug cupboard

Perform the daily top up of the main Pharmacy department.

Assist with the recording and storage of archive material.

• Perform departmental stock checks, counting and reconciliation

• Supply orders of Pharmaceuticals to community clinics and GP surgeries according to departmental procedure. Answer and deal with telephone enquiries from customers relating to orders.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest Trust in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon, and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population.

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£12.14 an hour Per Hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

Bank - Pharmacy Ast - 2

Job locations

MSE Basildon

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Stores

Maintain supplies of non-drug items e.g. stationary using the EROS purchasing computer system, including ordering, receipting and stock checking

• Receive deliveries and book in orders of pharmaceuticals and other stocks.

• Assist in the resolution of order discrepancies, identification of late and outstanding orders and return of stock to suppliers.

• Process computer receipts of orders (ODELIVing)

• Maintain EAN numbers on JAC Pharmacy computer system

• Maintain supplier performance database

• Put goods away maintaining an efficient stock rotation system.

• Unload and put away bulk deliveries of large volume fluids and containers

• Deliver Pharmaceuticals to wards and departments when required.

• Maintain a clean and tidy workplace.

• Using the hospital pharmacy computer system: -

Order pharmaceuticals and other goods

Release orders to suppliers by agreed mechanisms

Receive delivered goods

Pass invoices for payment

Process credits and chase outstanding payments

• Purchase medical gases; maintain full stock records as required and process invoices.

• Order and receipt non-pharmaceutical goods using the EROS computer system

• Investigate and resolve queries on orders, goods receipts and invoices, referring to the Senior Technician when necessary.

• Liaise with other Pharmacy staff to ensure that correct ordering procedures are adhered to, and support other staff in maintaining correct stock control procedures.

• Maintain supplier catalogues using the Pharmacy electronic ordering system (Powergate)

• Implement purchase contract arrangements and amendments necessary.

1. Clinical Duties

• Sort and distribute incoming departmental post

• Take appointments for the Procurement Pharmacist, and undertake secretarial duties as necessary

• File hard copy orders and other related documents, Maintain archive records

• File other Pharmacy literature and documents as required

• Follow departmental Standard Operational Procedures at all times.

Undertake any other reasonable duties the Senior Technician Purchasing, Senior Technician Distribution or Principal Pharmacist Patient Services may allocate from time to time.

1. Policy and Service Development

Not applicable to this role.

1. Financial and Physical Resources

• Ensure the safe and secure storage of Pharmacy stock of drugs and other materials

• Order and receipt stock.

1. Training and Development

• Update and maintain own skills and knowledge as necessary

• Demonstrate duties to less experienced staff e.g., new members of staff, Student Pharmacy Technicians

Job description

Job responsibilities

Stores

Maintain supplies of non-drug items e.g. stationary using the EROS purchasing computer system, including ordering, receipting and stock checking

• Receive deliveries and book in orders of pharmaceuticals and other stocks.

• Assist in the resolution of order discrepancies, identification of late and outstanding orders and return of stock to suppliers.

• Process computer receipts of orders (ODELIVing)

• Maintain EAN numbers on JAC Pharmacy computer system

• Maintain supplier performance database

• Put goods away maintaining an efficient stock rotation system.

• Unload and put away bulk deliveries of large volume fluids and containers

• Deliver Pharmaceuticals to wards and departments when required.

• Maintain a clean and tidy workplace.

• Using the hospital pharmacy computer system: -

Order pharmaceuticals and other goods

Release orders to suppliers by agreed mechanisms

Receive delivered goods

Pass invoices for payment

Process credits and chase outstanding payments

• Purchase medical gases; maintain full stock records as required and process invoices.

• Order and receipt non-pharmaceutical goods using the EROS computer system

• Investigate and resolve queries on orders, goods receipts and invoices, referring to the Senior Technician when necessary.

• Liaise with other Pharmacy staff to ensure that correct ordering procedures are adhered to, and support other staff in maintaining correct stock control procedures.

• Maintain supplier catalogues using the Pharmacy electronic ordering system (Powergate)

• Implement purchase contract arrangements and amendments necessary.

1. Clinical Duties

• Sort and distribute incoming departmental post

• Take appointments for the Procurement Pharmacist, and undertake secretarial duties as necessary

• File hard copy orders and other related documents, Maintain archive records

• File other Pharmacy literature and documents as required

• Follow departmental Standard Operational Procedures at all times.

Undertake any other reasonable duties the Senior Technician Purchasing, Senior Technician Distribution or Principal Pharmacist Patient Services may allocate from time to time.

1. Policy and Service Development

Not applicable to this role.

1. Financial and Physical Resources

• Ensure the safe and secure storage of Pharmacy stock of drugs and other materials

• Order and receipt stock.

1. Training and Development

• Update and maintain own skills and knowledge as necessary

• Demonstrate duties to less experienced staff e.g., new members of staff, Student Pharmacy Technicians

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good Standard of basic Maths and English

Desirable

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council under the relevant units of NVQ level 2 for Pharmacy Assistants, or the ability to attain these units after a period of in-house training.

Knowledge

Essential

• Minimum six months experience in a role that required following strict guidelines and procedures
• Previous experience of team working

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good Standard of basic Maths and English

Desirable

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council under the relevant units of NVQ level 2 for Pharmacy Assistants, or the ability to attain these units after a period of in-house training.

Knowledge

Essential

• Minimum six months experience in a role that required following strict guidelines and procedures
• Previous experience of team working

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

MSE Basildon

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

MSE Basildon

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Bank Recruitment Team

Bank Recruitment Team

[email protected]

03000430160

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£12.14 an hour Per Hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

Bank - Pharmacy Ast - 2

Job locations

MSE Basildon

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

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