Bank Pharmacy Technician

Practice Plus Group; Ilford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank rate £18.50/hr

Flexible shifts

Supportive working environment

Impact patient care

Job summary

Practice Plus Group is seeking a Bank Pharmacy Technician to join our Ilford hospital team. This 0-hour, bank contract offers flexible shifts and the chance to support medicines management, dispensing, and patient care in a hospital setting.

You will work with the Site Lead Pharmacist and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, timely access to medicines while upholding high standards of pharmaceutical care and governance.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and patient counselling skills.
• Good IT skills and computer literacy.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Post-qualification experience in a pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a safe, high-quality pharmacy service.
• Dispense medicines accurately and in accordance with procedures.
• Provide medicines management support to inpatient and outpatient areas.
• Counsel patients on medications and provide information.
• Maintain controlled drug records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage stock levels and support stock audits.
• Support governance, quality improvement and regulatory activities.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, nurses and wider healthcare teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient counselling

IT skills

Computer literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3 / BTEC Pharmacy Technician

GPhC registration

Tools

Pharmacy software systems

Job description

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERY PATIENT

Are you a qualified Pharmacy Technician looking for flexible working opportunities within a hospital pharmacy environment? We are looking for a Bank Pharmacy Technician to join our team at Practice Plus Group Hospital Ilford.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dedicated pharmacy team, supporting the safe and effective delivery of medicines management services across the hospital. As a Bank colleague, you'll enjoy flexible working arrangements while helping to deliver outstanding care and an excellent patient experience.

As our Bank Pharmacy Technician, you'll support the delivery of pharmacy services across the hospital, ensuring patients have timely access to medicines and pharmaceutical care. Working closely with the Site Lead Pharmacist and multidisciplinary teams, you'll contribute to medicines management, dispensing services, stock control and patient counselling activities.

You'll play a key role in maintaining high standards of pharmaceutical care, supporting governance and audit processes, and ensuring medicines are stored, supplied and managed safely and effectively.

This role is offered on a bank (0-hour) contract. There are no guaranteed hours, and shifts will be offered depending on business needs. You can accept or decline shifts based on your availability, making this a flexible option-but it may not be suitable if you are seeking consistent or full-time hours.

What you'll be doing

As our Bank Pharmacy Technician, you will be:

• Supporting the delivery of a safe, high-quality pharmacy service.
• Dispensing medicines accurately and in accordance with agreed procedures and standards.
• Providing medicines management support to inpatient and outpatient areas.
• Supporting patients with medication counselling and information.
• Maintaining controlled drug records and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
• Managing stock levels, ordering medicines and supporting stock audits.
• Assisting with medicines management audits, projects and data collection.
• Supporting pharmacy governance, quality improvement and regulatory compliance activities.
• Working collaboratively with pharmacists, nurses, consultants and wider healthcare teams.
• Assisting in the induction and support of new pharmacy colleagues.

What we'll look for in you

With your NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent Pharmacy Technician qualification and current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), you will also have:

• Relevant post-qualification experience within a pharmacy environment.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good IT skills and computer literacy.
• Strong communication and patient counselling skills.
• Ability to work accurately and safely within established procedures.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience using pharmacy or healthcare software systems - desirable.
• Experience contributing to service audits and quality improvement initiatives - desirable.

What you can expect in return

• A bank rate of £18.50 per hour
• Flexible shifts to suit your availability
• Supportive working environment
• The chance to make a real difference to patients and colleagues alike

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.