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

Pulsejobs.com; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse is seeking a dedicated and motivated Locum Pharmacy Technician in Sheffield. This role offers the opportunity for Band 4 technicians to train as Accredited Checking Technicians, or for Band 5 technicians to bring their expertise. Your responsibilities will include dispensing medications, maintaining records, and supporting patients and healthcare professionals in a full-time capacity.

Qualifications

• Qualified Pharmacy Technician with relevant certification.
• Willingness to train as an ACT if applicable.
• Previous experience in a hospital or community pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing medications and providing care to patients.
• Managing and maintaining accurate medication records.
• Assisting with prescription preparation and compliance.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Job description

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.