Total 6 job vacancies by Southend University Hospital NHS Trust

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are seeking an Occupational Health Technician to work as a member of the highly professional occupational health and wellbeing team providing the highest standard of professional customer focused service.

You will undertake a wide range of clinical activities including performing health surveillance tests e.g. spirometry, skin assessments, under the guidance of trained clinical staff reporting the results to the responsible Occupational Health Practitioner.

You will also support OH health care programs and support audit and research activity as required. The post holder will be required to work across all areas of the service including commercial contract work areas and will need to be able to travel between sites.

If this interest you apply now!

To assist in the planning, implementation and administration of health surveillance programmes/other screening and maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date occupational health records supporting and undertaking OH specific reports and data management.

Administration activities may be performed under the guidance of administration manager as appropriate.

You will support OH health care programmes and support audit and research activity as required.

You will be required to work across all areas of the service including commercial contract work areas and will need to be able to travel between sites.

Examples of skills include:
• Spirometry
• Audiometry
• Venepuncture for a wide range of required blood tests.
• Screening of pre-employment health questionnaires.
• Measurements of routine observations

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Please refer to the job description which is pending final job evaluation.

We are looking forward for your application


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

Are you looking for an opportunity that develops new skills with the potential for career progression, involves working with people, and allows you to develop your technological skills within a healthcare setting?

This post is in the Eye Unit Diagnostic Hubs. The clinical work will be initially centred around Glaucoma and Retinal cases, and you will be completing high quality diagnostics for Doctors and Optometrists to virtually review.

As this is an MSE wide role you will have a base site but may be asked to work at any of the MSE sites in the South Essex and Chelmsford areas. As travel across all our sites will be required a driving licence is essential. Our Hubs are at South Woodham Ferrers and Orsett. Our Hospitals are Orsett, Broomfield and Southend.

This is a fantastic opportunity for applicants that either have experience within the health care sector or are looking to take on a new career within healthcare. This opportunity will allow you to undertake work based learning with opportunities to progress.

Experience is not necessary for these roles, but you must have a caring and empathetic nature, be keen to learn and develop on a personal level and be IT literate whilst working in a busy complex environment.

This vacancy is a Band 3/4 subject to experience and completion of training.

Our technicians work alongside medical, nursing and allied health professionals to provide diagnostic support. You will be using a wide range of technology including visual field tests, medical photography, and imaging. Full training will of course be provided.

Ophthalmic technicians will function as part of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) within the department, to provide a seamless service and high-quality care to patients with proximal supervision from a registered member of staff.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to develop and acquire new skills, knowledge, and competencies and you will join initially as a Band 3 and once competencies and training are completed you will move to a Band 4 subject to vacancies.

You will continue to develop and undertake a range of tasks and will require excellent communication skills and ability to demonstrate enthusiasm to develop their skills and knowledge.

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.

Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.

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 opportunity that develops new skills with the potential for career progression, 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 Friday 2 Aug 2024

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the pharmacy team.

The trainee pharmacy technician will work in the dispensary environments, distribution, on wards and where available technical services.

The post holder will undertake training over a 2-year period, both within the department and by attending any external training required by the training provider. The contract will allow the post holder to undertake the required apprenticeship training to qualify and register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council. The post holder will be based at one of our three sites.

The trainee will undertake a range of dispensing and medicines management functions in order to provide an efficient pharmaceutical service and learn the knowledge and apply skills to optimise the use of medicines.

As part of MSE Pharmacy group, trainees may be expected to work across sites. MSE group consists of Basildon, Southend and Mid-Essex hospitals (Broomfield).



This is a patient facing role where the trainee will develop the skills and knowledge to ensure use of medicines is optimized.

The student pharmacy technician is trained in all areas of pharmacy including dispensary, wards and distribution, as well as other specialist areas where available.

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.

Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.

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.
1. Communication



1. Answer queries from patients, nursing and medical staff using appropriate reference sources, whilst recognising own limitations and refer to a qualified Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist if required.



2. Ensure information is provided in a timely manner, to the appropriate individual, in accordance with the degree of urgency of the request or issue identified.

3. Be able to present information in a suitable format and style to suit the target audience.

4. Maintain necessary records and controls

5. Pharmacy reception duties including receiving prescriptions from out-patients, ward staff and other clients, identify, resolve or refer any queries at point of reception, and forward prescriptions to the correct location for validation and dispensing. The role may also include taking payment for prescriptions depending on the site.

6. Hand out completed prescriptions with appropriate counselling, under the supervision of the Pharmacist in charge.




1. Analytical and Planning


1. Dispense Clinical Trial medications under supervision according to trial protocol
2. Support data collection for audit and research projects as required.
3. Prioritise and plan own workload ensuring that own qualification and departmental responsibilities are met


1. Clinical Duties (If Applicable)


1. Take patient drug histories and record this according to procedure. Communicate with external healthcare staff and multidisciplinary teams.
2. Identify discrepancies, issues and refer to the ward Pharmacist for reconciliation.
3. Undertake locker checks and assessment of patients own medication.
4. Order medication for patients as required.
5. Label and dispense medication for discharge




1. Policy and Service Development


1. Contribute to departmental procedure reviews and updates.




1. Financial and Physical Resources


1. Ensure the safe and secure storage and transit of Pharmacy stock of drugs and other materials
2. Receive and record payment for prescription charges, issue receipts and refunds according to departmental procedures where this forms part of the service provided by the site.
3. Dispense inpatient, outpatient and discharge (TTA) prescriptions. Process prescriptions using the pharmacy computer system, calculate, select, count, package and label prescription items according to department procedure. Maintain records as necessary.
4. Complete training for accuracy checking of dispensed items
5. Gain experience and knowledge of the pharmacy ward top-up service. This may include checking ward and department stock of pharmaceuticals against an agreed list and ordering required items, liaising with the ward pharmacist and ward staff when necessary. Understanding how to process stock orders, including picking stock and packaging for delivery appropriately.
6. Assist in stock-keeping duties e.g. unpacking, putting away and stock checking within the pharmacy when required.

7. To contribute to efficient computer stock control and ordering plus ensure stock rotation procedures are followed, expired medicines are identified and medicines which have been returned to the department are dealt with according to procedure at all times.
1. Prepare individual packs and batches of products including cytotoxic pharmaceuticals under aseptic conditions: Calculate formulae, reconstitute and prepare product, package and label according to GMP and departmental procedures.

9. Ensure proper cleaning, maintenance and use of equipment
1. Ensure the safe and secure storage and transit of Pharmacy stock of drugs and other materials
2. Receive and record payment for prescription charges, issue receipts and refunds according to departmental procedures where this forms part of the service provided by the site.




1. Staff Management


1. Play an active role in the pharmacy team and provide support to less experienced staff
2. Gain the necessary experience to complete a level 3 diploma in the principles and practice for pharmacy technicians.
3. Continually update and maintain own skills and current knowledge of specialty




1. Information Resources


1. Maintain accurate records on pharmacy computer systems as required by law and departmental procedures




This advert closes on Thursday 18 Jul 2024

Are you a qualified Pharmacy Technician looking for a new and rewarding opportunity in one of the largest Trusts in the UK?

Then look no further!

Based in the busy town of Chelmsford, Broomfield University Hospital is part of the Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust and the pharmacy department has around 300 staff working across the 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.

We are looking to recruit a dynamic and forward-thinking technician to take on an exciting pharmacy IT role primarily based at our Broomfield site. You must be an excellent communicator with outstanding IT skills who works well independently as well as within a team.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!



You will work as part of a wider Pharmacy IT team supporting and developing pharmacy and Trustwide IT systems. They will be responsible for their own portfolio of MSE pharmacy systems as well as being part of the senior IT team across the MSE. They will also support the clinical pharmacy teams on investigating and tracking medicine saving schemes, as well as producing a variety of reports both internal and external to the organisation.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress

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

Electronic prescribing is firmly established on our Southend and Basildon sites and we have been awarded funding to extend the system across our Broomfield sites, bringing significant safety and efficiency improvements for our patients and staff. This is an exciting time to work at our Trust with an extensive digital programme underway that will transform digital systems across our organisation.


This advert closes on Monday 8 Jul 2024

Mid Essex Sterile Supplies Department is a friendly and fast paced Unit supplying the Trust Theatre complex and other areas with sterile packs and instruments.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated and proactive individuals to join the team who are methodical and meticulous to detail, to wash, inspect, pack and sterilise surgical instruments ensuring the best decontamination service for our customers and patients.

In return we will offer you a full training package and superb support from within our friendly supportive environment.

The Sterile Services Department based at Broomfield Hospital is open 24 hours (Monday to Friday) and 8:00am to 4:00pm on a Saturday,
Sunday and Bank Holidays.

You will be required to work on a rota basis with shifts between
the above hours (Monday to Friday), Bank Holidays and Weekends and night shifts. These hours are subject to change to meet the needs of the Trust.

You are required to be able to demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. Experience is an advantage however this is not essential. You must be able to follow processes and instruction while being self-motivated and showing initiative.

At Mid Essex Hospitals the Trust aims to deliver safe, high quality services to our patients. As part of our team you will represent the Trust in delivering services in line with the Trust Values of Kind Positive Professional Team. You will treat all staff/colleagues, patients, families, and visitors with respect and dignity.

If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join Mid-Essex Hospitals NHS Trust at this time, we would be interested in receiving your application.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 17,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application.


This advert closes on Tuesday 21 May 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our team of specialist clinical technicians.

We are looking to recruit a dynamic and forward-thinking technician to support the Critical Care and Theatres clinical team at Broomfield Hospital.

We are a department that is committed to the extended role of technicians and this a great opportunity to move into a senior technician role and develop within this specialty.

Extensive ward-based experience as a clinical technician within hospital pharmacy is essential.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

You will provide expert pharmaceutical knowledge to pharmacy, medical and nursing staff working across Critical Care and Theatres.

Your duties will involve working alongside the Lead Clinical Pharmacist to ensure safe and effective use of medicines within the hospital.

Training and support will be provided to gain knowledge and experience within the specialty. You will be supported to contribute to audit, project work and service development for the Trust.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress






Please see attached document outlining the detailed job description and main responsibilities. For further details please contact us directly.




This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Jan 2024