Band 5 Locum Pharmacy Technician

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Band 5 Locum Pharmacy Technician in Greater London. The successful candidate will be responsible for dispensing medications, providing patient counseling, and ensuring efficient workflow within the Emergency Department. This ongoing role promises valuable experience within the NHS framework and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Qualifications including BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences and NVQ Level 3.
• Minimum of 6 months recent UK NHS hospital experience required.
• Familiarity with NHS dispensing practices valued.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for identifying prescription risks and accurately dispensing medications.
• Counsel patients on the safe use of medicines and supervise assistants.
• Conduct regular stock checks and manage medication preparation.

Skills

Accurate dispensing

Patient counselling

Stock management

Education

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science (or equivalent)

Accreditation in Checking of Dispensing

Accreditation in Patient Counselling

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Band 5 Locum Pharmacy Technician, Greater London

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Client:

Pulse

Location:

Greater London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Role: Locum Pharmacy Technician
Banding: Band 5
Location: London
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 09:00AM – 17:00PM
Rate: Day: £19 – £22 per hour

About the role:

The Pharmacy team at seeking a dedicated Band 5 Locum Pharmacy Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately dispensing and supplying medicines to inpatients, supporting medicines optimisation on the wards, and providing patient-facing care in the Emergency Department (ED) alongside the ED Senior Pharmacist. The role aims to improve the patient experience by dispensing TTAs in ED, counselling patients, and enhancing patient flow. This position will also support Boots in managing activity, reducing queues, and lowering expenditure on Boots dispensing fees, as approximately 20% of outpatient prescriptions dispensed by Boots come from ED.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Pharmacy Technicians are responsible for identifying and resolving prescription risks, accurately dispensing medications, and counselling patients on safe medicine use. They supervise assistants, manage stock requirements, maintain records, ensure proper storage, and assess returned stock. They also foster communication between staff, prepare medications, minimize wastage, and handle controlled drugs. Regular stock checks and covering duties as needed are also part of their role.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualifications:
• BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences
• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science (or equivalent)
• Accreditation in Checking of Dispensing
• Accreditation in Patient Counselling
• Experience:
• A minimum of 6 months recent UK NHS hospital experience
• Familiarity with NHS dispensing practices

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.