Band 5 – Ward & Dispensary Pharmacy Technician – Sutton

Pulsejobs.com; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician for a crucial role in Sutton. The position involves providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care, managing medication, collaborating with a healthcare team, and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will possess relevant certifications and experience in a hospital setting, while having excellent communication abilities. This ongoing role offers a competitive hourly rate based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital pharmacy setting is essential.
• Strong understanding of medication management required.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medication reconciliation and prepare medications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for optimized patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Medication management

Dispensing processes

Education

Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) certification

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC)

Job description

Job Title: Ward & Dispensary Pharmacy TechnicianLocation: Sutton, Greater LondonBanding: Band 5 Start: ASAPDuration: Ongoing Rate: £20– £25 per hourWorking hours: 34.5 hours/week, 9:30 to 17:30 Monday to Thursday, 9:30 to 17:00 on Fridays (60 mins break)

We are looking for a motivated and skilled Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join our client’s team in Sutton. This role involves working primarily on the wards with some dispensary cover during the day. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and effective delivery of pharmaceutical services to our client’s patients.

What will your responsibilities be:

The Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients, including medication management and administration. This role involves conducting medication reconciliation, preparing and dispensing medications, and providing advice on the safe use of medicines. The technician will also collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient care, ensure compliance with legal and professional standards, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) certification
• Medicines Management Technician (MMT) experience/accreditation
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC)
• Experience in a hospital pharmacy setting
• Strong understanding of medication management and dispensing processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with industry advancements

How to apply?

If you feel your expertise is suited to this role, please apply today and our specialist team will be in touch to discuss it with you in more detail.

Why work with Pulse?

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Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.