Aseptic Pharmacy Technician - West London - Band 6

AR30/09/2024

Aseptic Pharmacy Technician West London Band 6

Are you an Aseptic Pharmacy Technician who s looking for a new long term locum opportunity within an NHS Hospital in West London at Band 6 level?

• We are searching for an experienced Pharmacy Technician who has experience within Aseptics/Technical Services, have we found one in you?
• We can offer you more flexibility and better hours. Interested?
• How does being paid weekly sound to you?

We are looking for a GPHC registered, NHS Hospital experienced Aseptic Pharmacy Technician to work with our NHS Hospital client in West London. If you re looking for your next challenge, congratulations! You ve just found it!

Here are the top level deets:

• Job Title: Aseptic Pharmacy Technician Band 6
• Location: London
• Duration: 6 months minimum
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am 5:15pm, 45 minute break.
• Start Date: October 2024
• End Date: On going
• Rate of pay: £20ph 26ph depending on experience
• Contact: Alfie Rowett, (phone number removed)

A Day in the Life of an Aseptic Pharmacy Technician.

• Provide specialist technical support to Senior Pharmacist Technical Services and the Chief Technician of Technical Services.
• Assist in the initial and ongoing training within the aseptic department for new and existing staff members.
• Train and develop the skills of staff within the department including presentation of teaching materials and sharing practical knowledge.
• To manage and supervise the provision of pharmacy aseptic services especially in the provision of chemotherapy and total parenteral nutrition (PN) reconstitution to all areas of the hospital as well as for external customers.
• Work as part of a large manufacturing team
• Assisting the chief technician in monitoring that all staff adhere to standard operating procedures
• To act as a role model for junior members of the team, and supervise as necessary
• Abide by GPHC standards of conducts, ethics and performance, observing and applying all professional, ethical and legal obligations
• To select, label and dispense correct items in accordance with SOPs to ensure safe supply to patients under the supervision of the pharmacist
• Dispensing, accuracy checking and balance checks of controlled drugs
• Checking the accuracy of inpatient prescriptions dispensed by other pharmacy staff, identifying and ensuring correction of all dispensing errors or items not acceptable to release, to prevent these reaching the patient.

Requirements and qualifications required for this role:

• Current and valid registration with the GPHC as a Pharmacy Technician
• NHS Hospital experience
• Some kind of previous experience working as an Aseptic Pharmacy Technician
• Ability to communicate efficiently and work well with the team!

Working hours and contract duration:

This position will require you to work from Monday to Friday, 9am 5:15pm, 45 min break. The contract is for 6 months minimum.

Benefits of working with Hunter Gatherer AHP:

• Quick & simple online registration.
• Join the community and be part of a network of like-minded, conscientious locums with shared values for patients and clients.
• As part of the HG Ventures Group of Companies you ll get regular payments you can trust.
• Represented by AHP sector experts, we listen, understand your needs, and represent you professionally.
• A long-term relationship based on trust and understanding.
• Access to the very best roles nationwide.
• As part of the Hunter Gatherer AHP network, you will be appropriately marketed, in a consultative manner, taking the burden of business development away from you.
• 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.

How to apply:

If this job sounds perfect for you, please call Alfie Rowett on (phone number removed).

You could also send your CV to (url removed) to find out more about the Pharmacy roles we have available.

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).

About us:

Hunter Gatherer AHP are one of the UK s leading specialist Allied Health Professionals recruitment agencies.

Our job is to listen, respond and support you in your career goals. To understand your needs and partner with you to help you achieve them. We ll always be by your side finding you the right job at the right time, with friendly, caring service. What s more, we pay leading rates with multiple pay runs each week, so you ll never be left waiting. Just one of the reasons for our group's excellent 4.7 Google rating.

Oh, and we re also one of the top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For