Band 4 Locum Pharmacy Technician ACPT – Carshalton

Pulsejobs.com; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking a dedicated Locum Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) for an Outpatient Dispensary team in Carshalton. The role involves dispensing prescriptions, patient counseling, and stock management. This full-time position offers an hourly rate of £15 – £17 and is ideal for technicians with at least 2 years of hospital pharmacy experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified Pharmacy Technician with relevant certification.
• Minimum of 2 years’ post-registration hospital pharmacy experience required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification

Job description

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?

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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.

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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.

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