Band 4 Locum Pharmacy Technician (Outpatient Dispensary) – Carshalton

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Locum Pharmacy Technician for an Outpatient Dispensary role in Carshalton. The successful candidate will ensure accurate medication dispensing, excellent patient service, and compliance with regulations. If you have NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, registration with the GPhC, and at least 2 years of hospital pharmacy experience, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ post-registration hospital pharmacy experience.
• Previous experience in medicines optimisation and dispensary.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing medications accurately and efficiently.
• Providing excellent customer service to patients.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.

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

Role: Locum Pharmacy Technician (Outpatient Dispensary)
Banding: Band 4
Location: Carshalton
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Rate: £15 – £17 per hour
Working hours: Full-time, 34.5 hours per week, Monday to Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (60 mins break) and Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (60 mins break)

The Pharmacy team at Pulse is seeking a dedicated and experienced Band 4 Pharmacy Technician to join our Outpatient Dispensary team in Carshalton. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing dispensary cover and ensuring the efficient and accurate dispensing of medications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for dispensing medications accurately and efficiently, ensuring that patients receive the correct prescriptions in a timely manner. You will provide excellent customer service to patients, addressing their needs and concerns with professionalism and care. Additionally, you will ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines, maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality. You will also support the pharmacy team with daily operations, contributing to a smooth and efficient workflow.

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.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ post-registration hospital pharmacy experience.
  • Previous experience in medicines optimisation and dispensary.
• 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.