Locum Pharmacy Technician - South West London - Hospital

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5 months ago
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Locum Pharmacy Technician required ASAP - Band 4 – South West London - NHS Hospital - No prior hospital experience needed! 

Position: Locum Pharmacy Technician (Band 4)
Location: South West London, NHS Hospital
Contract Length: 3-6 months
Start Date: December 2024
Pay Rate: £16 - £19 per hour (via DE PAYE)

Job Description:

We are looking for a Locum Pharmacy Technician (Band 4) to join a dynamic and supportive team at an NHS Hospital in South West London. This is a fantastic opportunity for newly qualified Pharmacy Technicians or Pharmacy Technicians with no prior hospital experience, as training will be provided.

In this dispensary-based role, you will support the delivery of pharmaceutical services to inpatients, ensuring safe and effective medication management. You will work alongside experienced hospital pharmacy staff, gaining valuable hospital experience and enhancing your professional skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the dispensing and preparation of medications for inpatients
Ensure the safe and accurate distribution of medications in the hospital
Support senior pharmacy staff with stock management and medication storage
Provide excellent customer service to hospital staff and patients
Comply with hospital policies and standards regarding medication safety and confidentiality
Complete any relevant training provided during the role
Ideal Candidate:

Newly qualified Pharmacy Technician or experienced Pharmacy Technician with community pharmacy background
No prior hospital experience required (training will be provided)
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
Good communication skills and a patient-centered approach
Enthusiastic and keen to learn within a hospital pharmacy setting
Benefits:

Competitive pay rate (£16 - £19 per hour via DE PAYE)
Full training provided for those new to hospital pharmacy
Opportunity to gain invaluable NHS hospital experience
Contract duration of 3-6 months, with potential for extension
Excellent support and development opportunities within the team
If you’re a newly qualified Pharmacy Technician or looking to transition into a hospital pharmacy role, this is an ideal opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive NHS environment.

If interested in this fantastic opportunity, please call Alex on (phone number removed), text (phone number removed) or email . 

Not available for this position? Recommend a friend or colleague! We operate a simple and transparent scheme – we pay you £250 for a successful placement (qualifying period applies)

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Access to the very best requirements nationwide.
As part of the Hunter AHP network you will be appropriately marketed, in a consultative manner, taking the burden of business development away from you.
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