Band 5 Pharmacy Technician

Direct Medics; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Luton seeks an experienced Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join their Medicines Management Team. This role involves conducting domiciliary visits and ensuring safe medication management. Candidates should have a BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services, a full UK driver's license, and significant experience in the field. The agency offers competitive pay rates, flexible hours, and free training. Suitable for part-time or full-time roles, the position is hybrid with home visits required.

Benefits

FREE Fitness to Work certificate / Occupational Health Clearance

FREE Criminal Records Check

FREE Uniform

FREE Online Training

Accomodation / Travel allowance

Excellent Referral Scheme

Weekly Payroll

Competitive Pay Rates

Dedicated team to help develop both you and your career

Qualifications

• Significant experience of medicine management and understanding its application in community settings.
• Demonstrate an understanding of primary and secondary care prescribing in relation to improving patient safety and medication.
• Full UK Drivers License and Access to a car.
• Right to Work in the UK without VISA Sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits for comprehensive medication management including medicines reconciliation and immediate support.
• Ensure safety and compliance by investigating incidents and implementing preventive measures.
• Triage discharge letters to resolve medication safety issues and improve medication optimisation.
• Collaborate with the wider CCS teams and adult social care services for effective medicines management.

Skills

Load & Unload

LTC Pharmacy

Typing

Inventory Control

Customer Service

Hospital Experience

Pharmacy Software

Communication skills

Math

Pharmacy Technician Experience

Order Entry

Compounding Medications

Education

BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services

Job description

About Direct Medics

This year were proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary marking a quarter‑century of placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across both the public and private sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our long‑standing reputation speaks to the trust and reliability weve built within the healthcare sector.

As a registered and authorised supplier to the NHS Direct Medics are working with Pharmacy professionals throughout the UK & Ireland to help them find new and exciting opportunities to further develop their career.

Job Description

As such Direct Medics are working in partnership with our client based in Luton to find an experienced and dedicated Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to work within the Medicines Management Team. This role will be hybrid working however will require to attend domiciliary visits.

Working hours will require 2-3 days per week (15-22.5 hours) on a temporary basis for 12 weeks.

Duties

• Domiciliary Visits: Conduct home visits for comprehensive medication management including medicines reconciliation and immediate support.
• Investigation of Missing Controlled Drugs: Ensure safety and compliance by investigating incidents and implementing preventive measures.
• Huddle Participation: Triage discharge letters to resolve medication safety issues improve medication optimisation and reduce hospital readmissions.
• Medication Management: Collaborate with the wider CCS teams and adult social care services for effective medicines management.

N.B. The post does not include dispensing of medication.

Requirements

• BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services sufficient for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Significant experience of medicine management and understanding its application in community settings
• Demonstrate an understanding of primary and secondary care prescribing in relation to improving patient safety and medication
• Full UK Drivers License and Access to a car
• Right to Work in the UK without VISA Sponsorship

Benefits

• FREE Fitness to Work certificate / Occupational Health Clearance
• FREE Criminal Records Check
• FREE Uniform
• FREE Online TrainingFREE Mandatory Skills Training
• Accommodation / Travel allowance*
• Excellent Referral Scheme 1000*
• Weekly Payroll
• Competitive Pay Rates
• Flexible working hours Part-time and Full‑time roles available
• Dedicated team to help develop both you and your career
• T&Cs Apply*

What we Offer

Dedicated Recruitment Consultants : We provide one‑to‑one support from our recruitment specialists with in‑depth local market knowledge.

Comprehensive Compliance Assistance : Full guidance on documentation and ongoing regulatory requirements.

FREE Accredited Training : Remain compliant and current with training delivered by our in‑house experts.

• T&Cs Apply

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Key Skills

• Load & Unload
• LTC Pharmacy
• Typing
• Inventory Control
• Customer Service
• Hospital Experience
• Pharmacy Software
• Communication skills
• Math
• Pharmacy Technician Experience
• Order Entry
• Compounding Medications

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1