Pharmacy Technician - Band 5
Location: Essex
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:15 pm
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: Ongoing
Employment Type: Full‑time, onsite only
Rates: £17 - £25 (dependent on experience)
Job Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to support a busy Acute Hospital. This is a patient‑facing, ongoing role, offering the opportunity to contribute to patient care across both, outpatient and inpatient pharmacy areas.
This is a hands‑on, clinical role requiring a thorough individual, with excellent communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
* Dispense and accuracy‑check prescriptions
* Support accurate medication history taking
* Liaise with nurses and doctors regarding discrepancies with patients' medication to improve patient care
* Provide counselling and complex medication advice to patients and other health‑care professionals
* Work as part of the wider multidisciplinary team
* Ensure legal and professional standards are met in dispensing and supply
Essential Requirements
* GPhC registration
* Previous experience working in a hospital pharmacy setting
* Great communication skills
Why Work With Us
Pertemps has roots dating back to 1961, combining decades of recruitment experience with a modern, agile approach to healthcare staffing.
Approved on all major NHS frameworks for doctors, AHPs, and nursing, giving access to a wide range of opportunities.
Our pharmacy team brings over 25 years of specialist recruitment experience.
Straightforward, service‑focused approach makes recruitment simple and effective.
You’ll benefit from a dedicated specialist and weekly payroll, ensuring a smooth, supportive, and efficient recruitment experience.
Interested?
To apply, please send your CV to and a member of our pharmacy team will contact you.
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