Band 6 Pharmacy Technician

Pulse; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Band 6 Pharmacy Technician for a full-time role in Smethwick. The successful candidate will manage pharmacy-related tasks, including medicines management and supporting the pharmacy team. Essential qualifications include the Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification and at least 2 years of NHS experience. This role offers a pay rate of up to £29.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in undertaking roles related to Medicines management.
• Management of Pharmacy Technician within a hospital setting, including drug histories.
• At least 2 years NHS experience.

Responsibilities

• Work full-time, Monday to Friday, 09:00am – 17:30pm.
• Coverage for some of the less technical responsibilities.
• Handle MMUH project work.

Skills

Experience in undertaking roles related to Medicines management

Management of Pharmacy Technician within a hospital setting

Labelling and dispensing experience

Knowledge of JAC computer system

Holds the Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification

At least 2 years NHS experience

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Band 6 Pharmacy Technician, West Midlands

Client: Pulse

Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Reference: 7e2a8ca08881

Job Views: 75

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

The Pharmacy team at Pulse is recruiting for a Band 6 Pharmacy Technician in Smethwick. The successful candidate will work full-time, Monday to Friday, 09:00am – 17:30pm. This role is available to start ASAP; the pay rate is up to £29.00 per hour all inclusive.

Banding: 6

Location: Smethwick

Hours: Full-time

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 3 Months

Role Requirements:

• Position of MSO/Governance lead vacant – planned recruitment post MMUH (8b grade). Responsibilities are spread over the wider team, including technical team members. Coverage is required for some of the less technical responsibilities.
• MMUH Project work – with increasing workload and complexities of the Pharmacy programme. Coverage is needed to allow staff to focus on their core tasks.

Essential skills:

• Experience in undertaking roles related to Medicines management.
• Management of Pharmacy Technician within a hospital setting, including drug histories, patient’s own drug assessment, ordering, and counselling.
• Labelling and dispensing experience, knowledge of JAC computer system.
• Holds the Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification.
• At least 2 years NHS experience.

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