Band 4 Locum Pharmacy Technician

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

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a dedicated Band 4 Locum Pharmacy Technician in Carshalton. The successful candidate will work in an outpatient dispensary team, dispensing prescriptions, counseling patients, and managing stock. Applicants must have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, be registered with the GPhC, and possess at least 2 years of experience in hospital pharmacy. Competitive hourly rates of £15-£17 are offered, with a focus on supporting professionals throughout their career journey.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ post‑registration hospital pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
• Counsel patients on the correct use of their medications.
• Manage stock control and maintenance.

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 Qualified Pharmacy Technician

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a pharmacy technician

Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification

Job description

Band 4 Locum Pharmacy Technician ACPT - Carshalton

Role: Locum Pharmacy Technician ACPT
Banding: Band 4
Location: Carshalton
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Rate: £15 - £17 per hour
Working hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 34 hours per week

The Pharmacy team at Pulse is seeking a dedicated and skilled Band 4 Pharmacy Technician to join our Outpatient Dispensary team. The successful candidate will work closely with various service leads across the pharmacy departments.

Duties and Responsibilities

You will dispense prescriptions accurately and efficiently. You will counsel patients on the correct use of their medications. You will manage stock control and maintenance.

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.
  • Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification is desirable.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ post‑registration hospital pharmacy experience.
• 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.