Lead Specialist Pharmacist Technical Services | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 30 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £55,690 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 July 2025 |
| Location: | Southend, SS0 0RY |
| Company: | Southend University Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7240553/390-CSS-SO-9683 |
Summary
We are looking for a Lead Specialist Pharmacist to join our Technical Services team and support the Operational Lead, Associate Head and Head of Technical Services in the provision of a safe and effective pharmaceutical preparation service ensuring as set out by the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency.
You will support with the day-to-day provision of specialist pharmacy technical services to all contracted Trusts to fulfil the requirements of the Medicines Act, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors (Orange Guide) and other National and International guidelines as may be applicable.
So, if you are looking for your next role within Pharmacy Technical Services, please apply today.
Please note may close early due to number of applicants
Liaises with other Pharmacy and Clinical staff regarding the provision of suitable formulations of medicines, and environments for the preparation and administration of medicines.
Liaises with patients and staff as necessary in the case of complaints regarding pharmaceutical products or services, or in the event of product defect or recall.
Support when required in the daily capacity planning of the Technical Services units.
Support and complete non-conformance reports and assist with root cause analysis and CAPAS for all technical services units.
Support the Associate Head and the Head of Technical services to ensure full compliance with the terms of any ‘Specials’ Manufacturing Licences held and taking whatever action is necessary either to comply with MHRA reports or to ensure the renewal of such licences
Support in the implemtation of aseptic based clinical trials, and lead on inhouse training.
Supports the Operational Lead and Associate Head of Technical Services in the provision of Section 10 exempt and MS products including:
• Aseptic services, such as CIVAS and PCAs.
• Prepacking and over labelled medicines, including supply of emergency drug packs.
• Cytotoxic reconstitution services.
• Radiopharmaceutical service.
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.
Are you looking for an exciting Lead Pharmacist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you?
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
This advert closes on Monday 14 Jul 2025