Band 5 Pharmacy Technician

Pulse Healthcare; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a dedicated Band 5 Locum Pharmacy Technician in Aylesbury. The role involves dispensing medications, assisting in prescription preparation, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care. The successful candidate must be GPhC registered with a NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and experience in pharmacy settings. This position offers competitive rates of £19 - £22 per hour and full-time hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• GPhC registration as a pharmacy technician is essential.
• Experience in hospital or community pharmacy required.
• Willingness to work towards ACPT accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications accurately and timely.
• Assist in prescription preparation and advising on usage.
• Maintain stock levels and manage inventory.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for patient care.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Proficiency in pharmacy software

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

GPhC registration

ACPT accreditation or willingness to obtain

Job description

Band 5 Locum Pharmacy Technician - Aylesbury

Aylesbury

Role: Locum Pharmacy Technician
Banding: Band 5
Location: Aylesbury
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: At least 3 months from placement
Rate: £19 - £22 per hour
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

About the role:

The Pharmacy team at Pulse is seeking a dedicated and skilled Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join our team in Aylesbury. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the pharmacy team in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care to our patients. This role requires a professional who is GPhC registered and either ACPT accredited or willing to work towards this qualification. Experience in a hospital or community pharmacy setting is essential.

Duties and Responsibilities:

You will dispense medications and ensure their accurate and timely supply to patients. You will assist in the preparation of prescriptions and provide advice on medication usage. You will support the pharmacy team in maintaining stock levels and managing inventory. You will collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualifications:
  • NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a pharmacy technician.
  • Experience working within Hospital/Community Pharmacy.
  • ACPT Accredited or willing to work towards qualification.
• Experience:
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in using pharmacy software and systems.
  • 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.