Band 6 Locum ACT Pharmacy Technician – Gloucester

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruiting firm is seeking a skilled Locum Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician in Gloucester for a temporary position. The role involves performing accuracy checks on medications, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and collaborating effectively with pharmacists. With a competitive hourly rate and a supportive environment, this position is ideal for professionals with relevant pharmacy qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Access to exclusive job opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Pharmacy Technician with relevant certification.
• Minimum 2 years’ post-registration hospital pharmacy experience.
• Act trained.

Responsibilities

• Perform final accuracy checks on dispensed medications.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for patient care.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem Solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

General Pharmaceutical Council Registration

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

Role: Locum ACT Pharmacy Technician
Banding: Band 6
Location: Gloucester
Start Date: ASAP
Duration:3 months
Rate: £23 – £29 per hour
Working hours: Full-time

The Pharmacy team at Pulse is seeking a skilled and experienced Locum Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician to join our team in Gloucester. This temporary position offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

You will perform final accuracy checks on dispensed medications. You will ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines. You will collaborate with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to provide exceptional patient care. You will maintain accurate records and documentation.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience/Knowledge:
  • NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or Qualified Pharmacy Technician with relevant certification.
  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a pharmacy technician.
  • Act trained.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ post-registration hospital pharmacy experience.
• Skills/Abilities:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients and healthcare professionals.
  • Good organizational skills to manage workload and meet deadlines.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

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 prioritize 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.