Locum ACT Pharmacy Technician

Pulse Healthcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment company in Greater London seeks a dedicated Locum ACT Pharmacy Technician. The role involves managing high-cost medications, ensuring accuracy in dispensing, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Candidates should possess hospital pharmacy experience and strong problem-solving skills. This position offers a competitive rate between £20 - £25 per hour, with 37.5 hours of work weekly, and requires effective teamwork and computer literacy. The role supports a dynamic pharmacy environment, ensuring the safety and compliance of medication management.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have hospital pharmacy experience.
• Effective teamwork and autonomy are essential.
• Strong organizational skills and initiative are required.
• Must be computer literate, especially in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform final accuracy checks on dispensed medications.
• Manage inventory and high-cost medications.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for quality care.
• Assist with preparation of medications and support junior staff.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy experience

Ability to work effectively autonomously and as part of a team

Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

Manual lifting and handling skills

Computer literate with Microsoft Office

Job description

Greater London

Job Title: Locum ACT Pharmacy Technician Banding : 5 Location : London Duration: Until April 2025 Rate : £20 - £25 Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 09:00 am to 1 7:30 pm or 09:30 to 18:00pm

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Locum ACT Pharmacy Technician to join our team in London. This role involves managing high-cost medications and ensuring the accuracy and safety of medication dispensing. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic healthcare environment, contributing to the efficient operation of the pharmacy and supporting the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

As a Locum ACT Pharmacy Technician, you will be responsible for performing final accuracy checks on dispensed medications, managing high-cost medications, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will collaborate with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality pharmaceutical care. Your role will include managing inventory, assisting with the preparation of medications, and providing support and guidance to junior pharmacy staff. Additionally, you will participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the pharmacy services.

Qualifications and Experiences

• Hospital pharmacy experience
• Ability to work effectively autonomously and as part of a team
• Ability to work on own initiative and be accountable for own actions
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Manual lifting and handling skills
• Computer literate with the ability to use Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook)

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.