Band 4 Locum Pharmacy Technician - London

Role: Locum Pharmacy Technician
Banding: Band 4
Location: London
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Rate: £15 – £17 per hour
Working hours: Full time

The Pharmacy team at Pulse is seeking a dedicated and experienced Band 4 Pharmacy Technician to join our Medicines Distribution Unit in London. This role involves a variety of tasks including procurement, invoicing, and distribution of medicines. The ideal candidate will be comfortable lifting heavy goods and being on their feet for most of the day.

Duties and Responsibilities:

You will manage procurement and invoicing processes. You will distribute medicines efficiently and accurately. You will handle and lift heavy goods as required. You will maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience/Knowledge:
  • NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or Qualified Pharmacy Technician with relevant certification.
  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a pharmacy technician.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ post-registration NHS hospital pharmacy experience. Proven experience in procurement, invoicing, and distribution.
  • Physical ability to lift heavy goods and stand for extended periods.
• Skills/Abilities:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients and healthcare professionals.
  • Good organizational skills to manage workload and meet deadlines.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

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.