Band 5 Locum Pharmacy Technician (Dispensary Cover) – Epsom

Pulsejobs.com; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a committed and experienced Locum Pharmacy Technician for full-time work in Epsom. You'll supervise the dispensary team, ensure the timely supply of medicines, and maintain accuracy and safety in all operations. With a focus on your professional needs, Pulsejobs.com prioritizes finding the best fit for your skills and expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital or community pharmacy setting required.
• Registration with GPhC as a pharmacy technician needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the dispensary team to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure timely supply of medicines to wards and clinics.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy in all dispensary activities.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Registration with GPhC

Job description

Role: Locum Pharmacy Technician (Dispensary Cover)
Banding: Band 5
Location: Epsom
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Full-time
Rate: £19 – £22 per hour
Working Pattern: 34.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

About the role:

The Pharmacy team at Pulse is seeking a dedicated and experienced Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join our team in Epsom. This full-time role requires a committed professional to supervise the dispensary team and ensure the efficient supply of medicines to wards and clinics.

Duties and Responsibilities:

You will supervise the dispensary team to ensure smooth operations. You will ensure the timely supply of medicines to wards and clinics. You will follow up on out-of-stock items and source alternatives as necessary. You will dispense and check TTOs (To Take Out) and in-patient items promptly. You will maintain high standards of accuracy and safety in all dispensary activities.

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.
• 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.