Locum Band 5 Pharmacy Technician - Preston
Pulse Associates Limited · Preston · posted 24 days ago
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3212Pharmaceutical technicians
Going rate for this occupation: £33,400 · UK median pay £31,044
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Job Title: Pharmacy Technician Banding: Band 5 Location: Preston
Start Date: ASAP Duration: 2 months initially (option to extend) Hourly Rate: £20 Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 (37.5 hours per week)
Job Overview
Pulse is currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join a community mental health pharmacy team in Preston. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care across community mental health services and inpatient settings. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting medicines optimisation, medicines management initiatives, and the safe and effective use of medicines, contributing to improved outcomes for service users across Central Lancashire.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake medication and compliance reviews within community mental health services to improve patient care and support rational prescribing
Provide counselling and advice to patients on medicines-related issues, promoting medicines optimisation and adherence
Support the monitoring of service users’ physical health within established processes
Manage, order, and supply medicines required for hospital inpatients at ward level
Undertake medicines reconciliation for patients on admission and discharge
Participate in local and national audits and monitor compliance with medicines legislation and standards
Contribute to the development and implementation of medicines management initiatives at ward level
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to support safe and effective patient care
Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with Trust policies and procedures
Qualifications and Experience
Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Previous experience working within an NHS pharmacy setting
Strong knowledge of medicines management and medicines optimisation principles
Experience undertaking medicines reconciliation and providing patient counselling
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritise workload and work independently when required
Experience working within mental health services is desirable
Commitment to delivering high standards of patient-centred care
Why Choose Pulse?
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