Band 5/6 Pharmacy Technician

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

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Band 5/6 Locum MMT Pharmacy Technician in Birmingham. Responsibilities include providing clinical pharmacy services, supporting the dispensary team, and collaborating with healthcare professionals across two hospital sites. Candidates must have experience in hospital pharmacy and relevant qualifications, including NVQ Level 3 and GPhC registration. This temporary role offers a competitive hourly rate and flexible working hours to manage winter pressure demands.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services on the wards.
• Support the dispensary team with dispensing duties.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
• Assist in managing medication supplies.
• Contribute to the management of winter pressure demands.

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 equivalent

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Job description

Band 5/6 Locum MMT Pharmacy Technician - Birmingham

Birmingham

Role: Locum MMT Pharmacy Technician
Banding: Band 5/6
Location: Birmingham
Start Date: Mid November 2024
Duration: Temporary (Approx, 5months)
Rate: £19-£20 per hour
Working hours: Full-time

The Pharmacy team at Pulse is seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Pharmacy Technician (CPT) to join our team for the winter pressure period. The successful candidate will work across two of our hospital sites, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital (BHH) and Good Hope Hospital (GHH), providing essential support on the wards and in the dispensary.

Duties and Responsibilities

You will provide clinical pharmacy services on the wards, ensuring the safe and effective use of medications. You will support the dispensary team with dispensing duties as required. You will collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care. You will assist in managing medication supplies and ensuring accurate record-keeping. You will contribute to the management of winter pressure demands by working flexibly across both hospital sites.

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.
• 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.