Inpatient Dispensary Pharmacy Assistant | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,465 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Chelmsford, CM1 7ET |
| Company: | Southend University Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7823082/390-CSS-BR-9955-A |
Summary
Broomfield Hospital Pharmacy Department is currently looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and forward-thinking Band 2 Dispensary Pharmacy Assistant to join their busy department.
You will assist in the workflow of Pharmacy Services to all wards and departments within the Trust, and any external Trusts where appropriate.
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.
Although only recently merged, the pharmacy departments across the three sites have been working together under one Chief Pharmacist for a number of years. During this time we have developed standardised systems and re-designed new and on-going services supporting the wider organisation’s clinical configuration changes
You will assist in the Pharmacy Services to all wards and departments within the Trust, and any external Trusts where appropriate. They will be working as part of the Dispensary team to provide an effective Pharmacy service in both the in-patient dispensary and out-patient dispensary.
You will also assist senior staff with support duties (such as cleaning, stock returns and expiry checks) essential to the smooth functioning on the unit.
Please note that this role will close early should sufficient applications be received.
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 Pharmacy Assistant 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 Sunday 1 Mar 2026
You will assist in the workflow of Pharmacy Services to all wards and departments within the Trust, and any external Trusts where appropriate.
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.
Although only recently merged, the pharmacy departments across the three sites have been working together under one Chief Pharmacist for a number of years. During this time we have developed standardised systems and re-designed new and on-going services supporting the wider organisation’s clinical configuration changes
You will assist in the Pharmacy Services to all wards and departments within the Trust, and any external Trusts where appropriate. They will be working as part of the Dispensary team to provide an effective Pharmacy service in both the in-patient dispensary and out-patient dispensary.
You will also assist senior staff with support duties (such as cleaning, stock returns and expiry checks) essential to the smooth functioning on the unit.
Please note that this role will close early should sufficient applications be received.
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 Pharmacy Assistant 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 Sunday 1 Mar 2026