Band 4/5 Locum Pharmacy Technician (ACT or MMT Wards) – Southampton

Pulsejobs.com; England; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment firm seeks a dedicated Locum Pharmacy Technician for a 6-9 month placement in Southampton. This full-time role requires effective medicines management and collaboration with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care. Ideal candidates will possess an NVQ Level 3, GPhC registration, and prior experience in a pharmacy setting.

Qualifications

• Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a pharmacy technician.
• Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide medicines management support on the wards.
• Ensure accurate dispensing and checking of medications.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Certification

Medicines Management Qualifications

Job description

Role: Locum Pharmacy Technician (ACT or MMT Wards)
Banding: Band 4/5
Location: Southampton
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Full-time, 6-9 Months
Rate: £15 – £22 per hour
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:00AM to 17:00PM (variations negotiable)

About the role:

The Pharmacy team at Pulse is seeking a dedicated and experienced Band 4 to 5 Pharmacy Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in medicines management and will work on the wards. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience and contribute to patient care in a dynamic environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

You will provide medicines management support on the wards, ensuring accurate dispensing and checking of medications. You will collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care and maintain accurate records and documentation.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience/Knowledge:
  • NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a pharmacy technician.
  • Previous experience in a hospital or community pharmacy setting.
  • Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACTPT) certification.
  • Medicines Management qualifications.
• Skills/Abilities:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients and healthcare professionals.
  • Good organizational skills to manage workload and meet deadlines.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.