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. This role involves providing clinical pharmacy services in designated wards and supporting dispensary operations. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and two years of post-registration experience. The hourly rate is competitive (£19 - £29), and the position is ongoing with full-time working hours. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential, as well as proficiency with relevant pharmacy systems.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services on designated wards.
• Support dispensary operations as needed.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
• Manage medication supply and administration.
• Contribute to the management of winter pressure wards.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills

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)

Tools

JAC/CMM systems

Job description

Band 5/6 Locum MMT Pharmacy Technician - Birmingham

Birmingham

Role: Locum MMT Pharmacy Technician
Banding: Band 5/6
Location: Birmingham
Start Date: Approximately 5 months
Duration: Ongoing
Rate: £19 - £29 per hour
Working hours: Full-time

The Pharmacy team at Pulse is seeking dedicated and skilled Clinical Pharmacy Technicians (CPTs) to join our team for the winter pressure period. This role involves working on wards with some dispensary support, ensuring seamless pharmaceutical care across our hospital sites.

Duties and Responsibilities:

You will provide clinical pharmacy services on designated wards. You will support dispensary operations as needed. You will collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care. You will manage medication supply and administration. You will contribute to the management of winter pressure wards at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital (BHH) and Good Hope Hospital (GHH).

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 in medicines management, top-ups, and dispensary.
  • Proficiency with JAC/CMM systems.
• 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.