JOB-20240830-fed11a3d

Band 5/6 Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician

Specialism: Medicines Management
Location: Croydon, London
Salary: Up to £24.04 per hour (Band 5) / up to £27.00 per hour (Band 6)
Job Type: Locum
Contract: Ongoing, initially 3 months
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: Full-time

Are you a qualified Pharmacy Technician with experience in medicines management and ward-based hospital pharmacy services? We are currently seeking a dedicated Band 5/6 Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician to join a dynamic Medicines Management Team in Croydon.

This full-time locum opportunity offers competitive rates of up to £24.04 per hour for Band 5 and £27.00 per hour for Band 6, providing an excellent opportunity to develop your experience while making a meaningful contribution to patient care and medicines optimisation.

Perks and Benefits

• Flexible Locum Working: Enjoy the flexibility associated with locum work while maintaining a full-time working pattern.
• Competitive Rates: Earn up to £27.00 per hour, depending on the applicable band and your experience.
• Professional Development: Gain valuable experience within an NHS setting and further develop your medicines management expertise.
• Varied Experience: Work across different wards and specialties, broadening your clinical knowledge and strengthening your career profile.

What You Will Do

• Deliver ward-based medicines management services to support high-quality patient care and optimise medication use.
• Undertake a range of duties as a Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician to support ward-based teams.
• Support medicines optimisation initiatives, working closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.
• Assist with medicines reconciliation, helping to ensure medication records are accurate and up to date.
• Liaise with pharmacists, nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams to support positive patient outcomes and effective service delivery.
• Maintain accurate pharmacy records and documentation in line with service requirements.
• Provide essential ward-based pharmacy support across a range of hospital services.

Requirements

• GPhC registration as a Pharmacy Technician is essential.
• Previous experience working as a Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician within an NHS hospital.
• Experience delivering ward-based medicines management services.
• Experience using Cerner systems.
• Ability to work independently with strong organisational skills.
• Previous experience within a hospital pharmacy setting.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous Band 6 Medicines Management experience.
• Experience working within an acute NHS hospital environment.

Why Croydon?

Located in South London, Croydon offers a diverse and vibrant environment with excellent transport connections and a wide range of amenities.

From green spaces and local markets to its strong connections across London, Croydon provides plenty of opportunities to enjoy life outside work while developing your pharmacy career.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with opportunities that match their skills, experience and career aspirations.

With an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews and recognition through numerous prestigious industry awards, we are committed to supporting you throughout your locum journey and helping you secure rewarding opportunities at competitive rates.

If you’re a GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician with NHS medicines management experience, apply today for this Band 5/6 opportunity in Croydon.

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