Band 5 – Locum Senior Pharmacy Technician- Espom

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician in Epsom. This role involves supervising the dispensary team, managing stock levels, and ensuring high standards of patient care. Applicants should possess NVQ Level 3 and GPhC registration, along with at least 2 years of NHS experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' post-registration NHS hospital pharmacy experience required.
• Previous experience with JAC EPMA is desirable.
• Qualified Pharmacy Technician with relevant certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the dispensary team to ensure efficient supply of medicines.
• Manage out-of-stock items and ensure timely dispensing.
• Provide dispensary cover as part of the role.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Job description

Role: Senior Pharmacy Technician
Banding: Band 5
Location: Epsom
Rate: £19 – £22 per hour
Working hours: 37,5 hours per week

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Technician to join our pharmacy team. This role is essential in supervising the dispensary team and ensuring the efficient supply of medicines to wards and clinics. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing out-of-stock items, sourcing alternatives when necessary, and ensuring timely dispensing and checking of TTOs and in-patient items. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to patient care in a dynamic and supportive environment

Duties and Responsibilities:

As a Senior Technician, you will supervise the work of the dispensary team, ensuring that medicines are supplied to wards and clinics efficiently. You will follow up on out-of-stock items and source alternatives when necessary. Additionally, you will be responsible for dispensing and checking TTOs and in-patient items in a timely manner, ensuringhigh standards of patient care. Dispensary cover will also be a key part of your role.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience/Knowledge:

• • NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or Qualified Pharmacy Technician with relevant certification.
  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a pharmacy technician.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ post-registration NHS hospital pharmacy experience.
  • Previous experience with JAC EPMA is desirable but not essential.

• 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.