Band 6 Pharmacy Technician

Pulse Healthcare; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Locum ACT Pharmacy Technician to perform accuracy checks on dispensed medications in Gloucester. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of £23 to £29 and the chance to work in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, GPhC registration, ACT training, and at least 2 years of post-registration experience. This is a full-time temporary position for 3 months, starting ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Perform final accuracy checks on dispensed medications.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Good organizational skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Qualified Pharmacy Technician with relevant certification

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

ACT trained

Minimum of 2 years’ post-registration hospital pharmacy experience

Job description

Band 6 Locum ACT Pharmacy Technician - Gloucester

Gloucester

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.