Pharmacy Technician - Band 5

Pharmacy Technician - Band 5- Location: Essex- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:15 pm- Start Date: ASAP- Contract Duration: Ongoing- Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Only- Rates: £17 - £25 (Dependent on experience)Job Overview: We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to support a busy Acute Hospital. This is a patient facing, ongoing role, offering the opportunity to contribute to patient care across both, outpatient and inpatient pharmacy areas. This is a hands on - clinical role requiring a thorough individual, with excellent communication skills. Key Responsibilities:

• Dispense and accuracy-check prescriptions
• Support accurate medication history taking
• Liaise with nurses and doctors regarding discrepancies with patients' medication to improve patient care
• Provide Counselling and complex medication advise to patients and other health care professional
• Work as part of the wider multidisciplinary team
• Ensure legal and professional standards are met in dispensing and supply

Essential Requirements:

• GPhC Registration
• Previous experience working in a hospital pharmacy setting
• Great communication skills

Why Work With Us:

• Pertemps has roots dating back to 1961, combining decades of recruitment experience with a modern, agile approach to healthcare staffing.
• Approved on all major NHS frameworks for Doctors, AHPs, and Nursing, giving access to a wide range of opportunities
• Our Pharmacy team brings over 25 years of specialist recruitment experience
• Straightforward, service-focused approach makes recruitment simple and effective
• You'll benefit from a dedicated specialist and weekly payroll, ensuring a smooth, supportive, and efficient recruitment experience.

Interested?To apply, please send your CV to and a member of our pharmacy team will contact you.