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Job Opportunity - Band 6 MMT Pharmacy Technician required - Locum Position - ASAP start!
An NHS Hospital in Buckinghamshire is urgently seeking a Band 6 MMT Pharmacy Technician for a locum position, with an immediate start. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic team at an NHS facility. The role is set for a 6-month period, with flexibility in working days—candidates can work 3, 4, or 5 days per week from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, including a 30-minute lunch break.
Role Details:
- Position: Band 6 MMT Pharmacy Technician (Locum)
- Location: NHS Hospital, Buckinghamshire
- Duration: 6-month contract
- Working Days: 3, 4, or 5 days per week (flexible)
- Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (30-minute lunch break)
- Rate: £24 - £26.50 per hour via Umbrella (depending on experience)
- Free Parking: Available on-site
- Ward-Based: The role will primarily involve working on the wards, so prior ward experience is ideal.
Day-to-Day Duties:
- Medicine Management: Overseeing the safe and effective use of medicines on the wards, including medication reviews and patient-specific prescriptions.
- Medication Dispensing & Supply: Preparing and dispensing medications for patients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with hospital protocols.
- Patient Counselling: Providing medication-related advice to patients and ward staff, helping to educate on proper usage and potential side effects.
- Medication Records: Maintaining accurate medication records and ensuring they are updated consistently in line with hospital guidelines.
- Support to Clinical Teams: Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to manage patient care and contribute to ward rounds.
- Stock Control: Managing the inventory of medicines on the wards, ensuring appropriate stock levels and minimizing waste.
- Clinical Support: Assisting in the review of prescriptions, ensuring that medication choices are appropriate and advising where necessary.
Requirements:
- Experience: Ward-based experience is highly preferred.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered Pharmacy Technician (MMT experience is advantageous).
- Start Date: ASAP.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Pharmacy Technician to further develop their career in a supportive NHS environment. Interested candidates should apply promptly as one position is available.
If interested in this fantastic opportunity, please call Alex on (phone number removed), text (phone number removed) or email (url removed).Â
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