Mental Health Pharmacy Technician - Manchester - NHS Hospital

Hunter AHP Resourcing Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment agency seeks a Band 5 Locum Pharmacy Technician for a rewarding role within a Greater Manchester NHS Trust. Responsibilities include ensuring safe medication delivery and supporting clinical teams across multiple community sites. No prior mental health experience is required, making this an ideal opportunity to broaden your NHS experience.

Benefits

Fast & simple AHP locum registration

Reliable, high-paying locum jobs

Specialist AHP recruitment consultants

Exclusive NHS & private sector job opportunities

Networking events & discounted CPD

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of how pharmacy services operate and dealing with prescriptions.
• Flexibility to work across 13 sites as needed.
• Car driver essential for site travel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe storage of medicines across various sites.
• Assist clinical teams with medication-related queries.
• Maintain patient databases for prescribed treatments.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of pharmacy services

Education

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Locum Pharmacy Technician (Band 5)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician looking for a rewarding locum role in Greater Manchester? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Job Title : Pharmacy Technician Band 5

Location : Greater Manchester, NHS Trust (across Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport & Tameside)

Duration : Ongoing contract

Schedule : Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm (30 min break), part-time may be considered

Start Date : June 2025

End Date : Ongoing

Rate of Pay : �17 - �21 per hour (via umbrella), depending on experience

Contact : Alfie Rowett / 02034754858 / [e-mail]

What You'll Be Doing: Join our client's team as a Pharmacy Technician within a Mental Health NHS Trust and support the safe and effective delivery of medicines across multiple community sites. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a mental health setting - no prior mental health experience is required , making it ideal for technicians looking to broaden their NHS experience. In this role, you will:

Ensure the safe storage of medicines across various sites

Review depot injection cards and reconcile deliveries with invoices

Maintain patient databases for prescribed treatments

Assist clinical teams with medication-related queries and support training to uphold SOPs and policies

Travel across different sites depending on daily service demand (car driver essential)

Requirements & Qualifications: To be successful in this role, you will need:

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Strong knowledge of how pharmacy services operate and dealing with prescriptions

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Flexibility to work across 13 sites as needed

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Working Hours & Contract Duration: This is a flexible, full-time position (Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm with a 30-minute break), although part-time availability may be considered. The role starts in June and is ongoing, with potential for extension based on performance and service needs.

This opportunity won't last long! Contact Alfie today at 02034754858 or email [e-mail] or click below to apply now.

Why Choose Hunter Gatherer AHP? Hunter Gatherer AHP is a leading UK recruitment agency specialising in locum and permanent roles for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) across the NHS and private sector. We support Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Dispensers, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Radiographers, Sonographers, Speech & Language Therapists, Dietitians, Biomedical Scientists, Mammographers, Podiatrists and other AHPs find high-quality jobs that match their skills and career goals.

With top locum pay rates, bi-weekly payments, and a 4.8-star Google rating, we provide a trusted, hassle-free recruitment experience. We're also ranked among the Top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For.

The benefits of working with us:
? Fast & simple AHP locum registration - get set up quickly ? A network of like-minded AHP professionals ? Reliable, high-paying locum jobs with bi-weekly payroll ? Specialist AHP recruitment consultants who understand your field ? Exclusive NHS & private sector job opportunities ? CV marketing & business development support ? Industry insights, networking events & discounted CPD

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