Band 5 Locum Pharmacy Technician

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

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a dedicated and experienced Band 5 Locum Pharmacy Technician in Carshalton. The role involves providing high-quality pharmacy services in ward and dispensary settings, ensuring accurate dispensing of medications, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Candidates must have NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and GPhC registration. This full-time position offers a rate of £19 - £22 per hour, working 34.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in a hospital or community pharmacy setting.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality pharmacy services within ward and dispensary settings.
• Ensure accurate dispensing of medications and manage medication inventories.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Registration with the GPhC as pharmacy technician

Job description

Band 5 Locum Pharmacy Technician (MMT with Dispensary Cover) - Carshalton

Role: Locum Pharmacy Technician (MMT with Dispensary Cover)
Banding: Band 5
Location: Carshalton
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Full-time
Rate: £19 - £22 per hour
Working Pattern: 34.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday), 09:30AM – 17:30PM, Fridays will be 09:30AM – 17:00PM.

About the role

The Pharmacy team at Pulse is seeking a dedicated and experienced Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join our team in Carshalton. This role primarily involves ward-based responsibilities with additional dispensary cover during the day.

Duties and Responsibilities

You will provide high-quality pharmacy services within the ward and dispensary settings. You will ensure accurate dispensing of medications. You will collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care. You will maintain up-to-date patient records and manage medication inventories.

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.