Band 6 ACT/MMT Pharmacy Technician

Sanctuary Personnel; Coventry; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time

£26/hour

Multi-Site Experience

Supportive Team

Professional Development

Varied Responsibilities

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Band 6 ACT/MMT Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Services team in Stoke on an ongoing, full-time locum basis with an ASAP start. The role offers multi-site experience across clinical settings, ideal for an experienced technician looking to broaden medicines management expertise.

You will provide medicines reconciliation, accuracy checking in the dispensary, ward-based medicines management, discharge planning, and cancer services support, working with

Qualifications

• Registered Band 6 ACT/MMT Pharmacy Technician with current registration.
• Experience in medicines reconciliation and ward-based care.
• Proven ability to work across multiple sites and teams.

Responsibilities

• Medicines management on wards and hospitals.
• Accuracy Checking Technician duties in the dispensary.
• Ward-based medicines management and patient care support.
• Discharge planning and liaison with clinical staff.
• Cancer services prescriptions handling.
• Team collaboration with pharmacists and staff.
• Use EPMA systems in daily practice.
• Maintain accurate pharmacy records.
• Ensure medicines governance and safety compliance.

Skills

Medicines management

Accuracy checking

Ward-based care

Discharge planning

Team collaboration

EPMA systems

Record keeping

Quality and safety

Tools

EPMA systems

Job description

Job Title: Band 6 ACT/MMT Pharmacy Technician
Location: Stoke, UK
Salary: £26 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Full Time

Band 6 ACT/MMT Pharmacy Technician within Pharmacy Services in Stoke, earning £26.00 per hour. This exciting ongoing locum opportunity offers full-time hours with an ASAP start, providing the chance to join a dedicated pharmacy team working across multiple sites. This role is ideal for an experienced Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT) and Medicines Management Technician (MMT) looking to contribute to high-quality patient care while expanding their clinical and operational pharmacy experience.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Enjoy the consistency and stability of ongoing full-time work while continuing to develop your specialist skills.
• Hourly Pay: Earn £26.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and dedication.
• Multi-Site Experience: Work across different clinical settings, providing variety and valuable professional experience.
• Supportive Team Environment: Join a knowledgeable and collaborative pharmacy team committed to excellence in patient care.
• Professional Development: Benefit from pharmacy induction programmes and competency-based training to support your ongoing development.
• Varied Responsibilities: Enjoy a diverse role combining ward-based medicines management and dispensary duties.

What you will do

• Medicines Management: Provide medicines reconciliation and medicines management support to patients on wards.
• Accuracy Checking: Undertake Accuracy Checking Technician duties within the dispensary, ensuring safe and accurate dispensing processes.
• Ward Support: Work closely with ward teams to optimise medication management and support patient care.
• Discharge Planning: Liaise with clinical staff regarding discharge medications to facilitate safe and timely patient discharge.
• Cancer Services Support: Assist the pharmacy cancer centre with prescriptions for inpatients, outpatients, and related pharmacy services.
• Team Collaboration: Work alongside pharmacists, technicians, and healthcare professionals to deliver a high-quality pharmacy service.
• System Compliance: Utilise Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) systems effectively within daily practice.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate pharmacy records and documentation in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
• Quality and Safety: Ensure compliance with medicines governance, pharmacy procedures, and patient safety requirements.