Locum Pharmacy Technician

Pulse Healthcare; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Locum Pharmacy Technician in Sheffield, offering a full-time position with pay rates from £15 to £22 per hour. Suitable candidates will have NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacy technician. Responsibilities include dispensing medications, maintaining patient records, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for those willing to train as an Accredited Checking Technician.

Qualifications

• Willingness to train as an Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) for Band 4 Pharmacy Technicians.
• Previous experience in a hospital or community pharmacy setting.
• Accredited Checking Technician qualification for Band 5 Pharmacy Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and provide pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Manage and maintain accurate records of medications.
• Assist with the preparation of prescriptions and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide advice and support to patients and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Good organizational skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Job description

Band 4/5 Locum Pharmacy Technician (Willing to Train as ACT) - Sheffield

Sheffield

Role: Locum Pharmacy Technician (Willing to Train as ACT)
Banding: Band 4/5
Location: Sheffield
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Rate: £15 - £22 per hour
Working hours: Full-time

About the role

The Pharmacy team at Pulse is currently seeking a dedicated and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our team in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity for a Band 4 Pharmacy Technician who is willing to train as an Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) or for a Band 5 ACT Pharmacy Technician.

Duties and Responsibilities

You will be dispensing medications and providing pharmaceutical care to patients. You will be managing and maintaining accurate records of medications. You will be assisting with the preparation of prescriptions and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will be providing advice and support to patients and healthcare professionals.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience/Knowledge:
  • NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or Qualified Pharmacy Technician with relevant certification.
  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a pharmacy technician.
  • Previous experience in a hospital or community pharmacy setting.
  • Band 4 Pharmacy Technician: Willingness to train as an ACT.
  • Band 5 ACT Pharmacy Technician: Accredited Checking Technician qualification.
• 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.