Pharmacy Technician

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

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a skilled Locum Pharmacy Technician for a temporary role in Worksop. This Band 4/5 position requires NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and registration with the GPhC. Responsibilities include dispensing medications and managing pharmaceutical stock. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills. Work hours are full-time, Monday to Friday, with a competitive hourly rate of £15 - £22 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications accurately and efficiently.
• Manage and maintain pharmaceutical stock.
• Provide expert advice and support to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines.
• Assist in preparation of prescriptions and other pharmaceutical products.

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

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Job description

Band 4/5 Locum Pharmacy Technician - Worksop

Worksop

Role: Locum Pharmacy Technician
Banding: Band 4/5
Location: Worksop
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 01/11/2024 (with potential to extend)
Rate: £15 - £22 per hour
Working hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 09:00AM – 17:30PM

About the role

The Pharmacy team at Pulse is currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Band 4/5 Pharmacy Technician to join our team in Worksop. This is a temporary position for one month initially, with the possibility of extension based on performance and business needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

You will dispense medications accurately and efficiently. You will manage and maintain pharmaceutical stock. You will provide expert advice and support to patients and healthcare professionals. You will ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines. You will assist in the preparation of prescriptions and other pharmaceutical products.

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.
  
  
  
  


• 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.