Band 6 Senior Pharmacy Technician

Pulse Healthcare; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment firm is seeking a Band 6 Locum Senior Pharmacy Technician for a position in Southend-on-Sea. This role requires excellent communication skills and a strong background in pharmacy services. The successful candidate will work closely with service leads to manage pharmacy services and medication safety. Candidates must have at least 2 years' hospital pharmacy experience and be GPhC registered. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years' post-registration hospital pharmacy experience.
• Act trained required.
• Previous experience in medicines optimisation and dispensary.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with service leads to enhance pharmacy services.
• Manage and develop medication safety and governance services.
• Support the Operational Lead Technician and Specialised Pharmacy Teams.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Job description

Band 6 Locum Senior Pharmacy Technician ACT - Southend-on-Sea

Role: Locum Senior Pharmacy Technician ACT
Banding: Band 6
Location: Southend-on-Sea
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 Months
Rate: £23 - £29 per hour
Working hours: Full-time

The Pharmacy team at Pulse is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 6 Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our team in Southend-on-Sea. The successful candidate will work closely with various service leads across the pharmacy departments, including the Operational Lead Technician, Specialised Pharmacy Teams, Clinical Lead Pharmacists, and Heads of Department. Your role will be crucial in the provision, management, and development of pharmacy services, as well as medication safety and governance services to the Trust.

Duties and Responsibilities

• You will collaborate with service leads to enhance pharmacy services.
• You will manage and develop medication safety and governance services.
• You will support the Operational Lead Technician and Specialised Pharmacy Teams.
• You will work alongside Clinical Lead Pharmacists and Heads of Department.

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.
  • Previous experience in medicines optimisation and dispensary.
• 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.