Band 8 Pharmacy Technician / Pharmacist

Allied & Clinical Healthcare Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment company is seeking experienced Band 8 Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians for short-term contracts across Scotland. Candidates must have at least 6 months of NHS experience. Key responsibilities include verifying prescriptions, managing inventory, and providing patient education on medications. This role offers free training, a dedicated consultant for support, and rewards for referrals. If you are committed to fostering a patient-centered environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free Training

Free PVG

Free Uniform

Referral Rewards

Dedicated Consultant

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months NHS experience required.
• Ability to prepare and check medication accurately.
• Experience with inventory management in pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify prescriptions for accuracy.
• Calculate and inform patients of prescription prices.
• Prepare and check medication prescribed to patients.

Skills

NHS experience

Attention to detail

Patient communication

Job description

Exciting Opportunity : We are eagerly recruiting the following experienced Band 8 Pharmacist / Pharmacy Technicians

To work on short-term contracts across Scotland. We also offer bank hours too

Why Choose Allied and Clinical :

• Free Training : We invest in your growth.
• Free PVG : We've got the paperwork covered.
• Free Uniform : Dress the part at no cost.
• Referral Rewards : Get £300 through our referral scheme.
• Dedicated Consultant : Personalized support is just a call away.

Requirements :

• You must have a minimum of 6 months NHS experience.
• UK residency is a must.

Experience : Pharmacy Technicians :

• Receiving and verifying the accuracy and authenticity of prescriptions
• Calculating the price of prescriptions
• Reviewing and recording patient information with their prescription in compliance with the guidelines of the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Stocking the pharmacy with inventory
• Providing instructions to educate people on the correct way to take their medicine
• Supporting the Pharmacist in the daily operation of the pharmacy
• Protecting employees and patients by adhering to infection‑control protocols and policies
• Disbursing completed and confirmed prescriptions to patients
• Answering incoming calls and fielding patient questions
• Maintaining a clean and safe pharmacy by complying with regulations, rules and procedures

Experience : Pharmacist :

• Preparing and checking medication prescribed to the patient
• Identifying potential interactions between drugs and providing information to the patient
• Ordering stock and ensuring that it is kept in appropriate conditions
• Maintaining accurate and detailed records of all medication processed through the pharmacy
• Offering advice on dosages, side effects and other aspects of drug interaction
• Delivering community healthcare services such as prescription collection and delivery
• Offering screening programmes for common ailments such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol
• Recruiting, hiring and training staff including overseeing Trainee Pharmacists and Pharmacy Assistants
• Working with the pharmaceutical staff to maintain a clean, customer-friendly workplace

Ready to embark on this fulfilling journey?