Frailty Pharmacy Technician

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

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is hiring a Locum Frailty Pharmacy Technician in Milton Keynes. The position requires NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and GPhC registration. Responsibilities include supporting dispensary tasks and providing care to frail patients. This temporary role offers a rate of £19-22 per hour and runs from September 5, 2024, to December 1, 2024. Ideal candidates have strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a hospital or community pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the dispensary with various tasks.
• Collaborate with the department to establish a rota.
• Provide high-quality care and support to frail patients.

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)

Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACTPT) certification

Job description

Band 5 Locum Frailty Pharmacy Technician - Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes

Role: Locum Frailty Pharmacy Technician
Banding: Band 5
Location: Milton Keynes
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Full-time, Until the 1st of December 2024
Rate: £19 - £22 per hour

About the role:

The Pharmacy team at Pulse is seeking a dedicated and skilled Band 5 Frailty Technician to join our team in Milton Keynes. This temporary position runs from 05/09/2024 to 01/12/2024 and offers a competitive pay rate of £19-£22 per hour.

Duties and Responsibilities:

You will support the dispensary with various tasks, collaborate with the department to establish a rota, and provide high-quality care and support to frail patients.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience/Knowledge:
  • NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a pharmacy technician.
  • Previous experience in a hospital or community pharmacy setting.
  • Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACTPT) certification.
• 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.