Band 5 Pharmacy Technician - Dispenser - East Midlands

Pulse Healthcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Staffing Limited is seeking a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician (Dispenser) for a busy Nottingham pharmacy service. The role involves dispensing, accuracy checking, stock control, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations within a multidisciplinary team.

You will work with pharmacy IT systems to label and process prescriptions, coordinate workflows, and maintain high standards of patient care while handling competing priorities.

Qualifications

• Previous dispensing and accuracy-checking experience.
• Experience using pharmacy electronic systems.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of stock management processes.
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining accuracy.
• Previous NHS pharmacy experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Dispense, label, and accuracy-check prescriptions in accordance with pharmacy procedures.
• Coordinate dispensary workflow and manage prescription-related queries.
• Liaise effectively with pharmacy colleagues and clinical teams.
• Use pharmacy electronic systems to label, print, and process prescriptions.
• Support stock control and inventory management activities.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with pharmacy standards.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues and service users both face-to-face and via telephone.
• Work independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain a high standard of patient care while managing competing priorities and interruptions.

Skills

Dispensing experience

Accuracy checking

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Stock management

CPD

NHS experience

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Band 5 Pharmacy Technician - Dispenser - East Midlands

London

Band 5 Pharmacy Technician

Job Title: Band 5 Pharmacy Technician
Location: Nottingham
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Until 30/03/2026
Hourly Rate: Competitive
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Job Overview

Pulse is recruiting for a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join a busy pharmacy service in Nottingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented technician to contribute to the safe and effective delivery of pharmacy services while supporting patient care.

The successful candidate will work within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, assisting with dispensing activities, stock management, prescription accuracy checking, and the smooth running of day-to-day pharmacy operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Dispense, label, and accuracy-check prescriptions in accordance with pharmacy procedures.
• Coordinate dispensary workflow and manage prescription-related queries.
• Liaise effectively with pharmacy colleagues and clinical teams.
• Use pharmacy electronic systems to label, print, and process prescriptions.
• Support stock control and inventory management activities.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with pharmacy standards.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues and service users both face-to-face and via telephone.
• Work independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain a high standard of patient care while managing competing priorities and interruptions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous dispensing and accuracy-checking experience.
• Experience using pharmacy electronic systems.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of stock management processes.
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining accuracy.
• Previous NHS pharmacy experience is desirable.

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