Band 6 Locum Pharmacy Technician – Northampton

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare agency is seeking a dedicated Locum Pharmacy Technician for an ongoing position in Northampton. The successful candidate will provide high-quality pharmaceutical care within the NHS framework, managing ward responsibilities effectively to optimize patient outcomes. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to work within a supportive team, with ongoing opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a pharmacy setting required.
• Competence in ward-based pharmacy operations necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Ensure accurate dispensing and distribution of medications.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate patient records.

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

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Job description

Role: Locum Pharmacy Technician
Banding: Band 6
Location: Northampton
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Rate: £23 – £29 per hour
Working hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, 08:30AM to 17:00 PM)

The Pharmacy team at Pulse is seeking a dedicated and competent Band 6 Pharmacy Technician to join our NHS team on a locum basis. The ideal candidate will have experience working within the NHS and be able to efficiently manage ward-based responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

You will provide high-quality pharmaceutical care to patients. You will ensure accurate dispensing and distribution of medications. You will collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes. You will maintain comprehensive and accurate patient records. You will support the implementation of clinical guidelines and protocols.

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 in a pharmacy setting.
  • Competence in ward-based pharmacy operations.
• 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.