Band 5 Pharmacy Technician

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a skilled Locum ACT/MMT Pharmacy Technician for a full-time role. This position entails responsibilities such as medication preparation, patient counselling, and supporting clinical operations in oncology and haematology. You'll be part of a dedicated team, contributing to the safety and efficiency of pharmacy services. Applicants should be registered pharmacy technicians with MMPT accreditation, strong communication skills, and a commitment to professional development. Competitive pay rates from £20-25 per hour are offered.

Benefits

Dynamic and supportive work environment

Exclusive opportunities through Pulse Healthcare

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacy technician, band 5 equivalent.
• Accredited in MMPT.
• Experience in counselling patients about medication in busy clinical areas.
• Desirable experience in cancer services (oncology and haematology).
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Conduct medication reviews and provide patient counselling.
• Support clinical operations particularly in oncology and haematology.
• Contribute to the efficiency and safety of pharmacy operations.

Skills

Medication preparation and dispensing

Counselling patients

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Commitment to continuous professional development

Education

Registered pharmacy technician

MMPT accreditation

Job description

Band 5- Locum ACT/MMT Pharmacy Technician - London

Greater London

Job Title: Locum ACT/MMT Pharmacy Technician
Banding: Band 5
Location: London
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:30
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Full time
Rate: £20-25 per hour

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated ACT/MMT Pharmacy Technician to join our team in London. This full-time position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, providing high-quality pharmaceutical care. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medications, supporting both clinical and dispensary operations.

Responsibilities:
As an ACT/MMT Pharmacy Technician, you will be responsible for a range of tasks including medication preparation and dispensing, conducting medication reviews, and providing patient counselling in busy clinical areas such as clinics and inpatient settings. You will also be involved in medicines management and optimization, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Additionally, you will support cancer services, particularly in oncology and haematology, and contribute to the overall efficiency and safety of the pharmacy operations.

• Registered pharmacy technician, band 5 equivalent
• MMPT accredited
• Experience in counselling patients about medication in busy clinical areas (clinics and inpatients)
• Experience in cancer services (oncology and haematology) is highly desirable
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
li>Commitment to continuous professional development

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.