Band 5 Pharmacy Technician

Sanctuary Personnel; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Locum Flexibility

Professional Development

Varied Experience

Career Progression

Supportive Environment

Ongoing Opportunity

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician for NHS aseptic/technical services at Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield. This full-time locum role offers a competitive hourly rate and ongoing opportunities within a busy hospital pharmacy environment.

The ideal candidate will have NHS aseptic or technical services experience, GMP knowledge, accuracy checking skills, and a strong commitment to patient safety and high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Experience working in NHS aseptic or technical services.
• Knowledge of GMP and quality assurance processes.
• Attention to detail and patient safety are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense aseptic products in accordance with GMP and NHS procedures.
• Carry out accuracy and quality checks to ensure medicines are prepared safely.
• Maintain aseptic technique and adhere to QA procedures.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and healthcare professionals to support services.
• Maintain documentation and records per NHS and local procedures.
• Participate in audits, QA activities, and service improvement initiatives.
• Follow policies relating to medicines management, safety and infection control.
• Contribute to timely delivery of aseptic pharmacy services.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Accuracy checking

Patient safety

Teamwork

Job description

Job Title: Band 5 Pharmacy Technician - Aseptic
Specialism: Aseptic / Technical Services
Location: Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield, UK
Salary: £21.00 per hour
Type: Locum
Contract: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Full Time

Are you an experienced Pharmacy Technician looking for your next opportunity within aseptic services? We are seeking a skilled Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join the team at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield.

This full-time ongoing locum position offers an attractive rate of £21.00 per hour and is ideal for a Pharmacy Technician with NHS Aseptic or Technical Services experience. You'll bring your knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), quality assurance, and accuracy checking to a role where attention to detail and patient safety are paramount.

Perks and benefits:

• Competitive Pay: Earn £21.00 per hour for your specialist Pharmacy Technician experience.
• Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom and variety that locum work offers, helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Access opportunities for ongoing training and development to enhance your technical and clinical expertise.
• Varied Experience: Broaden your professional skills by working within a busy NHS pharmacy environment.
• Career Progression: Build valuable experience in aseptic and technical services that can support your longer-term career goals.
• Supportive Environment: Work alongside experienced pharmacy and healthcare professionals within a service committed to quality and patient safety.
• Ongoing Opportunity: Benefit from the stability of an ongoing locum assignment while retaining the flexibility of temporary employment.

What you will do:

• Prepare and dispense aseptic products in accordance with GMP, NHS standards, and hospital procedures.
• Carry out accuracy and quality checks to ensure medicines are prepared and supplied safely.
• Maintain high standards of aseptic technique and comply with relevant quality assurance procedures.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, pharmacy colleagues, and other healthcare professionals to support effective pharmacy services.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records in line with NHS requirements and local procedures.
• Participate in audits, quality assurance activities, and service improvement initiatives.
• Follow all relevant policies and procedures relating to medicines management, health and safety, and infection prevention.
• Contribute to the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of aseptic pharmacy services.

Essential requirements:

• Band 5 Pharmacy Technician experience.
• Previous NHS Aseptic or Technical Services experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Strong quality assurance awareness and attention to detail.
• Experience with accuracy checking.
• Ability to work effectively within a pharmacy and wider multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of patient safety and professional practice.

Why Wakefield?

Wakefield offers an appealing combination of vibrant city living, rich history, and access to beautiful countryside. With excellent transport links, shopping facilities, cultural attractions, and plenty of green space, it provides a great environment in which to live and work.

Whether you enjoy exploring the outdoors, discovering local history, or making the most of city amenities, Wakefield offers a balanced lifestyle with plenty to see and do.