Band 8 Pharmacy Technician/Pharmacist

Allied & Clinical Healthcare Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits experienced Band 8 Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians looking to make a difference in healthcare. This role offers the chance to work on short-term contracts across Scotland, with flexible bank hours available. Join a forward-thinking company that invests in your growth with free training, uniforms, and a referral rewards program. You'll be integral in verifying prescriptions, educating patients, and maintaining pharmacy operations while adhering to strict infection-control protocols. If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling journey in a supportive environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free Training

Free PVG

Free Uniform

Referral Rewards

Dedicated Consultant

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months NHS experience is required.
• UK residency is mandatory for applicants.

Responsibilities

• Verify prescriptions and provide patient education on medication.
• Maintain accurate records and manage pharmacy stock.
• Support pharmacists in daily operations and community healthcare.

Skills

NHS experience

Prescription verification

Patient education

Medication preparation

Stock management

Infection control

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?