Role: Locum ACT Pharmacy Technician Banding: Band 5 Location: London S tart Date: 19/08/2024 Duration: 19/11/2024 Working Pattern: Full-time Rate: £19 - £22 per hour About the role: The Pharmacy team at Pulse is seeking a dedicated and experienced Band 5 Pharmacy ACT Technician to join our Dispensary Department in London. This full-time position offers a competitive pay rate and the opportunity to work in a dynamic hospital environment. Duties and Responsibilities: You will perform final accuracy checks on prescriptions prepared by other pharmacy staff to ensure they are correct and safe for patient use. You will identify and rectify any potential errors in prescriptions, such as incorrect dosages or medication types. You will ensure that all prescriptions comply with legal and regulatory standards. You will maintain high standards of patient safety by verifying that the correct medication is dispensed to the right patient. You will keep accurate records of all checks performed and any errors detected. You will work closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to ensure the smooth operation of the pharmacy. You may assist in training new staff on accuracy checking procedures and protocols. Qualifications and Experience: Qualifications: Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician. NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Services or medicines management. Previous experience in a similar role is preferred. Experience: A minimum of 6 months recent UK NHS hospital experience Strong background in hospital pharmacy. Excellent team management skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Why work with Pulse? From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out. Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.