Band 6 Locum Pharmacy Technician – London

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is looking for a dedicated Locum Pharmacy Technician to join their dynamic team in London. This temporary role offers the chance to provide vital pharmaceutical services, ensuring adherence to national standards and optimizing patient outcomes. You will engage with patients and healthcare professionals, delivering expert advice and support while managing a diverse workload. With a focus on your career growth, this opportunity allows you to work in a collaborative environment while making a significant impact on patient care. If you are passionate about pharmacy and looking for a rewarding challenge, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Pharmacy Technician with relevant certification.
• Experience in a hospital setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical services for inpatients.
• Complete medicines reconciliation and offer expert advice on medication.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Registration with GPhC

Job description

Role: Locum Pharmacy Technician
Banding: Band 6
Location: London
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 Months
Rate: £23 – £29 per hour
Working hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 09:00AM – 17:30PM

The Pharmacy team at Pulse is currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Band 6 Pharmacy Technician to join our team in London. This is a temporary position for 3 months, offering an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

You will provide comprehensive pharmaceutical services for inpatients, ensuring adherence to Trust and National standards. You will complete medicines reconciliation promptly to meet NICE guidelines and highlight any discrepancies to the ward pharmacist. You will offer expert advice to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals on medication-related issues to achieve optimal patient outcomes. You will provide pharmaceutical training, supervision, and support to colleagues. You will assess patients’ own drugs (POD) for re-use. You will adapt to different ward specialities as required.

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.
  • Proven experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
  • Hospital experience is essential.
• 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. 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.

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. We will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.