Job Description
Job Title: Band 5 Pharmacy Technician
Specialism: AHP – Pharmacy Technician
Location: Tayside (HMP Perth Health Centre), UK
Salary: £22.87 per hour
Type: Fixed Term (3 Months), Full Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician within AHP – Pharmacy Technician in Tayside, based at HMP Perth Health Centre. This full time locum position offers £22.87 per hour across a 3 month contract, with working hours Monday to Friday (8:00-16:00 or 9:00-17:00, 30 minute break). This role presents a unique chance to work within a secure healthcare setting, delivering high quality pharmaceutical care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Perks and benefits
- Full Time: Enjoy consistent weekday hours, providing structure and routine.
- Hourly Pay: Earn £22.87 per hour, offering flexibility and competitive reward.
- Professional Development: Access opportunities to broaden your expertise in medicines management and prison healthcare.
- Team Environment: Work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering essential care.
What you will do
- Pharmaceutical Care: Deliver safe, effective, and patient centred pharmacy services within the prison healthcare setting.
- Medicines Reconciliation: Ensure accurate medication histories and records for all patients.
- Dispensing & Supply: Issue medications in accordance with protocols and safety standards.
- Multi Agency Collaboration: Liaise with community pharmacies, GP practices, and other healthcare providers.
- Service Improvement: Contribute to initiatives that enhance pharmaceutical services and patient outcomes.
Qualifications / Requirements
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Post qualification experience in pharmacy practice.
- Experience in community pharmacy or working with complex patient groups is desirable.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.