ACT Pharmacy Technician - Nationwide, United Kingdom - Hunter AHP Resourcing

Description

ACT Pharmacy Technician - NHS Hospital - Sussex

Hunter Gatherer AHP have a vacancy for an ACT Pharmacy Technician to join an NHS Hospital in Sussex.

This post is on an ongoing basis, and can cater to 3/4/5 days per week. No previous hospital experience is required, the trust are happy to provide full NHS training

Please note:
An Accredited Checking qualification must be obtained, in order to be considered for this position.

Candidates must be on the GPhC register as a qualified Pharmacy Technician.

Duties

Carry out final checking of dispensed items whilst adhering to the companies standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Answer queries on the supply and availability of medicines as well as answering queries of a routine pharmaceutical nature and know when it is appropriate to refer a patient to the Responsible Pharmacist.

Liaising with other healthcare professionals to assist in the continuity of patient care across primary and secondary care. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of medicines and minor ailments by reading journals, product information and training resources.

Selecting, labelling and dispensing pharmaceutical products in accordance with a prescription (whilst following company SOP's) and complying with all legal requirements as appropriate when not providing accuracy checking and ensure safe and correct transfer of dispensed items to patients.

To answer queries on the supply and availability of medicines (within competence) and to be able to select and recommend suitable products and provide advice on their correct use.

To identify medicine related problems or queries and bring these to the attention of the pharmacist.

• Locum Pharmacy Technician
• NHS Hospital Sussex

- £15 - £20 per hour depending on experience

• Ongoing contract with 2 week notice period
• Flexible leave + indemnity insurance covered
• 3/4/5 days per week
• 9am to 5pm working hours

If interested in this fantastic opportunity, please call Olivia on (phone number removed) or simply email (url removed)

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)

Why work with Hunter?

Join the community:
be part of a network of like-minded, conscientious locums with shared values for patients and clients.
Represented by AHP sector experts, we listen, understand your needs and represent you professionally.
Quick & simple online registration
A long-term relationship based on trust and understanding.
Access to the very best requirements nationwide.

As part of the Hunter AHP network you will be appropriately marketed, in a consultative manner, taking the burden of business development away from you.

Weekly payments you can trust, Hunter AHP is part of the Hunter/Gatherer Group of Companies.
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