JOB-20240830-fed11a3d

Band 6 Pharmacy Technician

Position: Band 6 Pharmacy Technician
Location: Lincoln, UK
Pay Rate: £26 per hour
Contract: Ongoing, full-time hours available

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 6 Pharmacy Technician to join a dynamic team in Lincoln. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a flexible locum role that offers competitive pay, professional development, and the chance to expand your expertise across diverse healthcare settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical and operational pharmacy services across hospital wards, dispensaries, or community environments.

• Accurately dispense and check prescriptions, ensuring compliance with legislation and professional standards.

• Contribute to medicines reconciliation by liaising with patients, carers, and healthcare professionals to obtain accurate medication histories.

• Provide technical support to ward-based clinical pharmacy teams.

• Monitor stock levels, undertake audits, and maintain efficient medicines supply processes.

• Offer patient counselling on the safe and effective use of medicines.

• Supervise and mentor junior staff and trainees where appropriate.

• Maintain precise records in line with governance, safety, and confidentiality requirements.

Requirements

• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

• Experience working as a Pharmacy Technician at Band 5 or Band 6 level (NHS or equivalent).

• Strong understanding of medicines management, dispensary, and ward-based practices.

• Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills.

• Ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary environment and manage competing priorities effectively.

Benefits of This Role

• Full-Time Hours: Consistent working schedule to support work-life balance.

• Competitive Pay: £26 per hour, offering excellent earning potential.

• Professional Development: Gain varied experience across healthcare settings to enhance your skillset.

• Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with healthcare professionals across different specialisms.