Band 4 Pharmacy Technician - (outpatients) - Lancashire/NWE
Pulse Healthcare
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Job Details
Job Title: Pharmacy Technician
Location: Blackburn
Department: Corporate Pharmacy
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 1 Month with option to extend
Job Overview
Pulse is seeking a motivated and experienced Pharmacy Technician to join the Corporate Pharmacy team in Blackburn. This is an excellent opportunity to support the safe and effective delivery of pharmacy services within a busy hospital environment. The successful candidate will work closely with pharmacists, healthcare professionals, and patients to ensure the accurate supply and management of medicines.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the provision of high-quality pharmacy services across the hospital.
- Dispense and prepare medications in accordance with departmental procedures and professional standards.
- Assist with medicines management activities on wards and within pharmacy services.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to medication supplies.
- Support stock control, ordering, and distribution of medicines.
- Work collaboratively with pharmacists and multidisciplinary teams to promote patient safety.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
Qualifications and Experience
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Previous hospital pharmacy experience desirable.
- Good understanding of medicines management and dispensing processes.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care and safety.
Why Choose Pulse?
- Competitive hourly pay rates.
- Dedicated recruitment consultant support throughout your placement.
- Access to a wide range of NHS and private sector opportunities.
- Flexible payment options.
- Experienced compliance team to support your onboarding.
- Recommend a Friend bonus scheme.
How to Apply
If you are a skilled Pharmacy Technician looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV today and a member of the Pulse Pharmacy team will be in touch to discuss the role in further detail.
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. We will make every effort to ensure that you have the support required.
International Recruitment Notice
Pulse is unable to support or sponsor visa applications for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
About this role
Pulse Healthcare is recruiting a Band 4 Pharmacy Technician for a one-month placement (with extension potential) in the Corporate Pharmacy department at Blackburn hospital. This is a full-time, in-office role supporting outpatient pharmacy services in a busy NHS environment. You'll dispense and prepare medications, manage stock control and ordering, maintain accurate records, and work across wards and pharmacy services alongside pharmacists and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe medicines management and patient safety.
The role requires GPhC registration as a Pharmacy Technician and a solid grasp of medicines management and dispensing processes. Previous hospital pharmacy experience is desirable. You'll need strong organisational and communication skills, the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and a genuine commitment to patient safety and high standards of care.
This placement suits someone seeking flexible NHS work with dedicated recruitment support and a clear onboarding process. Note that Pulse cannot sponsor visa applications, so you must already have the right to work in the UK.
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