Band6 Locum Dispensary Pharmacy Technician

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

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Band 6 Locum Dispensary Pharmacy Technician for a full-time role in Westcliff-on-Sea. The ideal candidate will provide essential ward-based clinical pharmacy services, including managing discharge medications and ensuring effective medication use. Applicants must be registered with the GPHC and have a minimum of 2 years' NHS hospital pharmacy experience. This position offers competitive hourly rates and the opportunity to work with a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC) as a pharmacy technician.
• Minimum of 2 years’ post-registration NHS hospital pharmacy experience.
• Experienced ACT (Accredited Checking Technician) technician with medicines management training.
• Experience in clinical pharmacy services.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive ward-based clinical pharmacy services.
• Cover the dispensary and manage discharge medications.
• Screen homecare prescriptions and support outpatient services.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient care.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Good organisational skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Education

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC)

Minimum of 2 years’ post-registration NHS hospital pharmacy experience

Job description

Band6 - Locum Dispensary Pharmacy Technician - Westcliff-on-Sea

Role: Locum Dispensary Pharmacy Technician
Banding: Band 6
Location: Westcliff-on-Sea
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Full time, Monday- Friday, 09:00am-17:30pm
Rate: £23 - £29 per hour

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Band 6 Pharmacist to join our team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive ward-based clinical pharmacy services, including dispensary cover, discharge medication management, outpatient services, homecare prescription screening, and dispensary cover checking. This role is essential in ensuring the safe and effective use of medications and contributing to high‑quality patient care.

Duties and Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for providing ward-based clinical pharmacy services, covering the dispensary, managing discharge medications, and screening homecare prescriptions. You will also support outpatient services and perform dispensary cover checking. Your role will involve collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient care and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience/Knowledge:
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC) as a pharmacy technician.
• Minimum of 2 years’ post‑registration NHS hospital pharmacy experience.
• Experienced ACT (Accredited Checking Technician) technician with medicines management training will be considered.
• Experience in clinical pharmacy services
• Skills/Abilities:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients and healthcare professionals.
  • Good organisational 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 prioritise 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.