Band 5 Pharmacy Technician

Pertemps Medical Professionals; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company in Essex seeks a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to support patient care in a busy hospital. The role requires GPhC registration and experience in a hospital pharmacy setting. Responsibilities include dispensing medications, liaising with healthcare professionals, and ensuring compliance with professional standards. This full-time position offers competitive rates starting from £18.00 per hour.

Benefits

Supportive compliance and payroll team

Opportunity to work in a dynamic NHS environment

Dedicated recruiters

Qualifications

• Must have GPhC registration.
• Previous experience in a hospital pharmacy setting is essential.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and accuracy-check prescriptions.
• Support accurate medication history taking.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals regarding medication discrepancies.
• Provide counselling and medication advice.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure legal and professional standards are met.

Skills

Great communication skills

Education

GPhC Registration

Job description

Overview

Pharmacy Technician – Band 5

Location: Essex

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:15 pm

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: Ongoing

Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Only

Rate: £18.00 - £30.00/hour (Dependant on experience)

Job Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to support a busy Acute Hospital. This is a patient facing, ongoing role, offering the opportunity to contribute to patient care across both, outpatient and inpatient pharmacy areas.

This is a hands on – clinical role requiring a thorough individual, with excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Dispense and accuracy-check prescriptions
• Support accurate medication history taking
• Liaise with nurses and doctors regarding discrepancies with patients’ medication to improve patient care
• Provide Counselling and complex medication advice to patients and other health care professional
• Work as part of the wider multidisciplinary team
• Ensure legal and professional standards are met in dispensing and supply

Essential Requirements

• GPhC Registration
• Previous experience working in a hospital pharmacy setting
• Great communication skills

Why Work With Us

• Supportive compliance and payroll team
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic multidisciplinary NHS Environment
• Dedicated Recruiters

Interested?

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail] or contact our team for more information.