Locum Senior Pharmacy Technician - Guildford

Pulse Healthcare; Guildford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare in Guildford is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician to lead and support the hospital pharmacy team. You will oversee dispensing, medicines management, and stock control while ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires GPhC registration, hospital experience, and strong leadership and communication skills. Initial 2-month contract with potential extension; 37.5 hours weekly, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Previous hospital pharmacy experience is essential.
• Demonstrable experience in medicines management, dispensing, and stock control.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operations of the hospital pharmacy, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of pharmaceutical services.
• Oversee the preparation, checking, and dispensing of medicines, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and patient safety.
• Manage medication stock levels and inventory, ensuring essential medicines are available when required.
• Provide expert advice and support to healthcare professionals, patients, and carers regarding medicines management.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Medicines management

Leadership

Communication

Education

GPhC registration

Job description

Guildford

Job Title: Senior Pharmacy Technician
Banding: Band 6 Equivalent
Location: Guildford, Surrey
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 2 months initially with option to extend
Salary: £27-31
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Pharmacy Technician to join the pharmacy team in Guildford. This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in supporting the delivery of high-quality pharmacy services within a well-established private hospital.

The successful candidate will work closely with pharmacists and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient provision of medicines management services, while maintaining the highest standards of patient care and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operations of the hospital pharmacy, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of pharmaceutical services.
• Oversee the preparation, checking, and dispensing of medicines, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and patient safety.
• Manage medication stock levels and inventory, ensuring essential medicines are available when required.
• Provide expert advice and support to healthcare professionals, patients, and carers regarding medicines management.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Previous hospital pharmacy experience is essential.
• Demonstrable experience in medicines management, dispensing, and stock control.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know as early as possible. We are committed to providing the support you need throughout your journey with us.

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