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Hospital ACT Pharmacy Technician – Band 5 - Bristol
Are you an ACT Pharmacy Technician who’s looking for a new long term locum opportunity within an NHS Hospital in Bristol!
* We are searching for an experienced ACT Pharm Tech, have we found one in you?
* We can offer you more flexibility and better hours. Interested?
* How does being paid weekly sound to you?
We are looking for a GPHC registered Pharmacy Technician to work with our NHS Hospital client in Bristol. If you’re looking for your next challenge, congratulations! You’ve just found it!
NHS Hospital experience is NOT REQUIRED. The pharmacy department have capacity to train a newly registered/community experienced ACT, so this is a fantastic opportunity if you’re looking to develop your skills within a hospital environment!
Here are the top level deets:
* Job Title: Hospital ACT Pharmacy Technician – Band 5
* Location: Bristol
* Duration: 6 months minimum
* Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm, 30 minute break.
* Start Date: November 2024
* End Date: On going
* Rate of pay: £18ph – 24ph depending on experience
* Contact: Alfie Rowett, 02034754858
A Day in the Life of an ACT Pharmacy Technician
As an ACT Pharmacy Technician your main objective will be to ensure the timely and accurate checking of medications for the inpatient pharmacy department. Working collaboratively with the pharmacy team, you will play a crucial role in maintaining stock control, replenishing supplies and upholding the highest standards of cleanliness and organisation within the dispensary. By fulfilling these objectives, the applicant will contribute to the departments overarching goal of providing efficient, accurate and safe patient care.
* Abide by GPHC standards of conducts, ethics and performance, observing and applying all professional, ethical and legal obligations
* To select, label and dispense correct items in accordance with SOPs to ensure safe supply to patients under the supervision of the pharmacist
* Dispensing, accuracy checking and balance checks of controlled drugs
* Checking the accuracy of inpatient prescriptions dispensed by other pharmacy staff, identifying and ensuring correction of all dispensing errors or items not acceptable to release, to prevent these reaching the patient.
Requirements and qualifications required for this role:
* Current and valid registration with the GPHC as a Pharmacy Technician
* Some kind of previous experience working as an ACT Pharmacy Technician
* Hold an NVQL3 and Btec certificate ion pharmacy services that will meet the registration of Pharmacy Technician’s criteria or recognised equivalent as defined by the GPHC.
* Ability to communicate efficiently
* Ability to interpret prescriptions and dispense accurately.
* Experience of using a pharmacy computer-based stock control and dispensing system.
Working hours and contract duration:
This position will require you to work from Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm, 30 min break, but hours can be flexible. The contract is for 6 months minimum.
Benefits of working with Hunter Gatherer AHP:
* Quick & simple online registration.
* Join the community and be part of a network of like-minded, conscientious locums with shared values for patients and clients.
* As part of the HG Ventures Group of Companies you’ll get regular payments you can trust.
* Represented by AHP sector experts, we listen, understand your needs, and represent you professionally.
* A long-term relationship based on trust and understanding.
* Access to the very best roles nationwide.
* As part of the Hunter Gatherer AHP network, you will be appropriately marketed, in a consultative manner, taking the burden of business development away from you.
* Market knowledge, advice and knowledge sharing on market trends and opportunities.
* Access to exclusive Hunter AHP events and discounted CPD.
* Customer service, it’s a simple philosophy but one we are passionate about.
How to apply:
If this job sounds perfect for you, please call Alfie Rowett on 0203 475 4858.
You could also send your CV to arowetthg-ahp to find out more about the Pharmacy roles we have available.
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).
About us:
Hunter Gatherer AHP are one of the UK’s leading specialist Allied Health Professionals recruitment agencies.
Our job is to listen, respond and support you in your career goals. To understand your needs and partner with you to help you achieve them. We’ll always be by your side finding you the right job at the right time, with friendly, caring service. What’s more, we pay leading rates with multiple pay runs each week, so you’ll never be left waiting. Just one of the reasons for our group's excellent 4.7 Google rating.
Oh, and we’re also one of the top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For…
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