Band 5 MMT/ACT Pharmacy Technician

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

Job summary

The Pharmacy team at Pulse is seeking a qualified Band 5 MMT/ACT Pharmacy Technician to support dispensary operations in Shrewsbury. This position, available for full-time hours, requires strong experience in medicines management and excellent communication with both patients and healthcare professionals, ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient stock management.

Qualifications

• Experience in Medicines management roles.
• Management Pharmacy Technician experience.
• At least 2 years NHS experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure stock supplies to wards are maintained.
• Liaise with senior nurses and medical staff.
• Screen prescriptions for NMABs and oral antiviral treatments.

Skills

Medicines management

Hospital pharmacy

Dispensing

Labelling

Patient counseling

Drug assessments

ACPT qualification

NHS experience

Education

Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification

Tools

JAC computer system

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Band 5 MMT/ACT Pharmacy Technician, Shropshire

Client: Pulse

Location: Shropshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

Job Description:

The Pharmacy team at Pulse is recruiting for a Band 5 MMT/ACT qualified Pharmacy Technician in Shrewsbury to support the dispensary. The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday, 09:00am – 17:00pm. This role is available to start ASAP; the pay rate is up to £22.00 per hour all inclusive.

Banding: 5

Location: Shrewsbury

Hours: Full-time

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 12 Weeks

Essential skills:

• Experience in Medicines management roles.
• Management Pharmacy Technician experience within a hospital setting (drug histories, patient drug assessments, ordering, counseling).
• Labelling and dispensing experience, knowledge of JAC computer system.
• Holds the Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification.
• At least 2 years NHS experience.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure stock supplies to wards are maintained.
• Liaise with senior nurses and medical staff.
• Communicate with patients to confirm treatment details for delivery.
• Screen prescriptions for NMABs and oral antiviral treatments.

Why work with Pulse?

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Reasonable adjustments:

If you need accommodations during recruitment or employment due to a disability, please inform us early so we can support you. We cannot accept applications from residents of the Red or Amber list of the WHO Workforce Support and Safeguard List.