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Pharmacy Technician

Service Care Solutions - Healthcare
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 8AG, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Service Care Solutions is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician for a 12-week locum position with the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, with potential for extension.
  • The role offers a full-time schedule of 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with part-time applications also considered.
  • The position is classified as Band 5, with a pay rate of £18.15 per hour PAYE, along with a £250 welcome bonus after completing 150 hours.
  • Candidates must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and have experience with mental health medications, alongside holding ACCPT checking accreditation or equivalent.
  • Additional benefits include training allowances, referral bonuses, free DBS disclosures, and support from mental health consultants.

Are you an experienced Pharmacy Technician seeking a new challenge? Are you looking to join a friendly and dynamic team within the NHS? Service Care Solutions are recruiting for a Pharmacy Technician to support Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust. This is a LOCUM opportunity for the duration of 12-weeks with the likelihood of extension. This is a full-time placement with 37.5 hours per week available. Part-time applications will be considered. Job Purpose: Band 5 Pharmacy Technician Pay Rate: £18.15 PAYE p/h + £250 WELCOME BONUSLocation: CambridgeWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 - 17:00Key Responsibilities:

  • Dispensing Medicines: Accurately dispense medications, with a focus on mental health treatments, in the inpatient pharmacy.
  • Final Accuracy Checks: Conduct final checks on mental health medications following local competency standards.
  • Coordination: Manage incoming items and liaise between the inpatient pharmacy and remote community mental health services for efficient processing.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Address medicine-related queries from patients and healthcare professionals within professional limits.
  • Leadership Support: Deputise for the dispensary manager or senior technicians as needed.
  • Clinical Systems: Use relevant systems to manage patient and medication data.
  • Compliance: Maintain GPhC registration and adhere to ACCPT checking standards, focusing on mental health regulations.
  • Professional Development: Stay updated on mental health pharmacy practices and competencies.

Key Requirements:

  • Must be a registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
  • Must hold ACCPT checking accreditation or equivalent.
  • Experience working with mental health medications and services is highly desirable.

Benefits

  • Four weekly payroll runs
  • £250 training allowance
  • Excellent pay rates
  • Exceptional referral bonuses
  • Specialists mental health consultants offering single point of contact
  • Frequent notifications for upcoming opportunities via text and email
  • Ltd & PAYE payment options available
  • Nationwide provider of mental health staff to over 40 different NHS trusts offering mental health services and over 200 local authorities.
  • FREE DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services
  • FREE Occupational Health Check and Immunisations

Are you happy with your current agency? At SCS, we believe in rewarding your loyalty and hard-work!

  • £150 Agency Switch Bonus - If you're unhappy with your current agency or simply fancy a change, Service Care Solutions will give you £150 for bringing your current contract to us.
  • £250 Welcome Bonus - We are offering a Welcome Bonus of £250, paid after completion of 150 hours in your new placement.
  • Up to £750 Referral Bonus - Simply refer your friend. If they get the role, we'll give you up to £750.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.