Band 4 Locum MMT Pharmacy Technician - London

Role: Locum MMT Pharmacy Technician
Banding: Band 4 (with progression to Band 5)
Location: London
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 months
Rate: £15 – £17 per hour
Working Pattern:
Week 1: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, Weekdays: 7:30am – 7:30pm.
Week 2: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Weekdays: 7:30am – 7:30pm, Weekends: 8:00am – 7:00pm.

About the role:

The Pharmacy team at Pulse is seeking a dedicated and skilled Medicines Management Technician to join our team in London. This role involves working on a rota basis, ensuring the safe and effective management of medicines. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress from Band 4 to Band 5, reflecting their development and contribution to the team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

You will ensure accurate dispensing and distribution of medications. You will support the implementation of medicines optimisation strategies. You will conduct medicines reconciliation and provide advice on medication management. You will maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. You will collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualifications:
  • NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
  • Working towards Accredited Checking and/or Medicines Optimisation Technician Certificate(s).
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a pharmacy technician.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a pharmacy.
  • Previous experience in prison or mental health pharmacy settings is desirable.

• Experience:
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in using pharmacy software and systems.
  • Commitment to continuous professional development.

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.