Band 4 Locum Pharmacy Technician

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

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated and experienced Band 4 Locum Pharmacy Technician in Whitehaven. This full-time role, starting ASAP for 3 months, requires proven aseptic experience and effective communication skills. The successful candidate will prepare and dispense medications, ensuring compliance with all standards, while working collaboratively with healthcare professionals. Competitive hourly rates of £13 - £17 are offered with full-time working hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ post-registration hospital pharmacy experience.
• Proven experience in aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications in an aseptic environment.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.

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)

Job description

Band 4 Locum Pharmacy Technician - Whitehaven

Whitehaven

Role: Locum Pharmacy Technician
Banding: Band 4
Location: Whitehaven
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 months
Rate: £13 - £17 per hour
Working hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

The Pharmacy team at Pulse is seeking a dedicated and experienced Band 4 Pharmacy Technician with aseptic experience to join our team. This is a full-time position for a duration of three months, starting as soon as possible. The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday and will be based in Whitehaven.

Duties and Responsibilities

You will prepare and dispense medications in an aseptic environment. You will ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines. You will maintain accurate records and documentation. You will collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.

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.
  • Proven experience as a Pharmacy Technician, specifically in aseptic techniques.
• 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.