Pharmacy Technician - Band 5

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

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Essex seeks a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to support an Acute Hospital. This role involves dispensing prescriptions, medication advising, and contributing to patient care in both outpatient and inpatient pharmacy areas. The ideal candidate will have GPhC registration and previous hospital pharmacy experience. Competitive rates of £17 - £25 per hour are offered, along with a full-time and onsite position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a hospital pharmacy setting required.
• Great communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and accuracy-check prescriptions.
• Support accurate medication history taking.
• Liaise with nurses and doctors to improve patient care.
• Provide counselling and complex medication advice to patients.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure legal and professional standards in dispensing.

Skills

Communication skills

Medication advising

Team collaboration

Education

GPhC Registration

Job description

Overview

Pharmacy Technician – Band 5

Location: Essex

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:15

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 advise to patients and other health care professional
• 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.

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail] and a member of our pharmacy team will contact you.