Locum Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (Band 5/6)

Day Webster Recruitment Agency is currently seeking a motivated and experienced Locum Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (Band 5/6) to join our AHP division. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment and contribute to the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical services.

Responsibilities:

• Perform accurate and timely prescription assembly and checking, ensuring compliance with legal and professional standards, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Medicines Management Guidelines
• Assist in the dispensing process, including medication labelling, packaging, and distribution, while maintaining confidentiality and patient privacy at all times
• Conduct final accuracy checks on dispensed prescriptions, verifying the accuracy of drug selection, dosage, labeling, and expiry dates, in accordance with the relevant regulatory requirements and best practice guidelines
• Liaise with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals to resolve medication-related queries, discrepancies, and clinical issues, providing advice and support as required
• Collaborate with the pharmacy team to maintain accurate medication records, including prescription records, controlled drug registers, and electronic prescribing systems, to facilitate effective medication management and monitoring
• Participate in stock management activities, including ordering, receiving, and storing pharmaceutical supplies, conducting inventory audits, and managing expired or obsolete medications in compliance with organizational policies and procedures
• Provide support and guidance to junior pharmacy staff, including trainee pharmacy technicians and pre-registration trainees, assisting in their training, development, and performance evaluation

Requirements:

• Diploma or equivalent qualification in Pharmacy Technician studies from a recognized institution
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician and accreditation as an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT)
• Proven experience working as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital or community pharmacy setting, with competence in prescription assembly, accuracy checking, and dispensing activities
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to perform final accuracy checks on dispensed prescriptions and medication orders, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and patient safety requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and interact professionally with patients, colleagues, and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in pharmacy software systems and electronic prescribing platforms, with the ability to navigate and use technology to support medication management and dispensing processes
• Commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to professional standards and ethical principles in pharmacy practice

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate and additional benefits, including holiday pay, pension scheme, and access to training and development opportunities
• Flexible working hours and shift patterns, allow for a better work-life balance and the opportunity to gain experience in different healthcare settings
• Supportive and collaborative work environment, with opportunities for career advancement and professional growth within the organization