Band 5 Pharmacy Technician

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a dedicated Locum Pharmacy Technician in Whiston. The role involves providing a high-quality dispensing service, supervising staff, and ensuring patient safety through effective medication management. Candidates must have an NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and GPhC registration as a technician. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for this full-time position offering £19 - £22 per hour in a supportive environment. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality dispensing service to patients.
• Supervise day-to-day dispensing activities and manage staff.
• Perform final accuracy checks as an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT).
• Train and supervise pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians.
• Oversee stock control and expired stock management.
• Counsel patients on medication safety and effectiveness.

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

GPhC registration as a pharmacy technician

Job description

Band 5 Locum Pharmacy Technician - Whiston

Whiston

Role: Locum Pharmacy Technician
Banding: Band 5
Location: Whiston
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Rate: £19 - £22 per hour
Working Pattern: Full-time

About the role:

The Pharmacy team at Pulse is seeking a dedicated and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our team at Whiston. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, providing high-quality pharmacy services to our patients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

You will provide a high-quality, efficient, and patient-focused dispensing service to all patients. You will act as a senior pharmacy technician in the dispensary, supervising day-to-day dispensing activities and managing staff. You will perform final accuracy checks of dispensed prescriptions as an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT). You will train and supervise pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians and other staff in the dispensary. You will oversee stock control, including daily orders, returns, and expired stock management. You will participate in the dispensing of clinical trials in accordance with departmental SOPs. You will counsel patients on the safe and effective use of their medications, including potential side effects. You will participate in regular audits, technician team meetings, and individual staff development reviews. You will support ward-based clinical pharmacy services, including medicines reconciliation and discharge counselling.

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.

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.