Band 5 Locum Hospital Pharmacy Technician

Job Title: Band 5 Locum Pharmacy Technician

Location: Aintree, Liverpool
Salary: £20 – £21
Contract Type: Full-time Locum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexible working considered)

Job Summary

• We are looking for a qualified and motivated Pharmacy Technician with NHS experience to join our pharmacy team in Aintree.
• The post holder will contribute to the provision of a safe, effective, and efficient pharmacy service, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and medicines management across the department.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Dispense, prepare, and supply medicines in line with legal and professional standards.
• Support the clinical pharmacy team in providing accurate and timely pharmaceutical advice.
• Manage stock control, ordering, and distribution of medicines within the department.
• Assist in the implementation of safe systems for the storage and handling of medicines.
• Participate in clinical audits, service evaluations, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with NHS and GPhC requirements.
• Provide support and guidance to patients and healthcare staff regarding the safe use of medicines.
• Contribute to training and mentoring of junior staff or apprentices as required.

Essential Criteria

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician.
• NHS experience in a hospital or primary care setting.
• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent qualification).
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.