Pharmacy Technician - Band 5

Pertemps Medical Milton Keynes; Braintree; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician for a role in Braintree, England. You will dispense and check prescriptions, support medication history taking, and collaborate with healthcare professionals. A GPhC registration and experience in a hospital pharmacy are essential. This full-time position offers a salary between £17 and £25, depending on experience, and is an excellent opportunity to contribute to patient care.

Qualifications

• GPhC registration is mandatory.
• Previous experience in a hospital pharmacy setting is required.
• Great communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and accuracy-check prescriptions.
• Support accurate medication history taking.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals regarding medication discrepancies.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Medication advice

Education

GPhC registration

Experience in hospital pharmacy

Job description

Pharmacy Technician - Band 5

Location: Essex
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:15 pm
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: Ongoing
Employment Type: Full‑time, onsite only
Rates: £17 - £25 (dependent on experience)

Job Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to support a busy Acute Hospital. This is a patient‑facing, ongoing role, offering the opportunity to contribute to patient care across both, outpatient and inpatient pharmacy areas.

This is a hands‑on, clinical role requiring a thorough individual, with excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Dispense and accuracy‑check prescriptions
• Support accurate medication history taking
• Liaise with nurses and doctors regarding discrepancies with patients' medication to improve patient care
• Provide counselling and complex medication advice to patients and other health‑care professionals
• Work as part of the wider multidisciplinary team
• Ensure legal and professional standards are met in dispensing and supply

Essential Requirements

• GPhC registration
• Previous experience working in a hospital pharmacy setting
• Great communication skills

Why Work With Us

Pertemps has roots dating back to 1961, combining decades of recruitment experience with a modern, agile approach to healthcare staffing.

Approved on all major NHS frameworks for doctors, AHPs, and nursing, giving access to a wide range of opportunities.

Our pharmacy team brings over 25 years of specialist recruitment experience.

Straightforward, service‑focused approach makes recruitment simple and effective.

You’ll benefit from a dedicated specialist and weekly payroll, ensuring a smooth, supportive, and efficient recruitment experience.

Interested?

To apply, please send your CV to and a member of our pharmacy team will contact you.