ACT Pharmacy Technician - NHS Hospital - Sussex
Hunter Gatherer AHP have a vacancy for an ACT Pharmacy Technician to join an NHS Hospital in Sussex.
This post is on an ongoing basis, and can cater to 3/4/5 days per week. No previous hospital experience is required, the trust are happy to provide full NHS training!
Please note: An Accredited Checking qualification must be obtained, in order to be considered for this position.
Candidates must be on the GPhC register as a qualified Pharmacy Technician.
Duties
* Carry out final checking of dispensed items whilst adhering to the companies standard operating procedures (SOPs).
* Answer queries on the supply and availability of medicines as well as answering queries of a routine pharmaceutical nature and know when it is appropriate to refer a patient to the Responsible Pharmacist.
* Liaising with other healthcare professionals to assist in the continuity of patient care across primary and secondary care. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of medicines and minor ailments by reading journals, product information and training resources.
* Selecting, labelling and dispensing pharmaceutical products in accordance with a prescription (whilst following company SOP’s) and complying with all legal requirements as appropriate when not providing accuracy checking and ensure safe and correct transfer of dispensed items to patients.
* To answer queries on the supply and availability of medicines (within competence) and to be able to select and recommend suitable products and provide advice on their correct use.
* To identify medicine related problems or queries and bring these to the attention of the pharmacist.
- Locum Pharmacy Technician
- NHS Hospital Sussex
- £15 - £20 per hour depending on experience
- Ongoing contract with 2 week notice period
- Flexible leave indemnity insurance covered
- 3/4/5 days per week
- 9am to 5pm working hours 
If interested in this fantastic opportunity, please call Olivia on or simply email

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Why work with Hunter?
Join the community: be part of a network of like-minded, conscientious locums with shared values for patients and clients.
Represented by AHP sector experts, we listen, understand your needs and represent you professionally.
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A long-term relationship based on trust and understanding.
Access to the very best requirements nationwide.
As part of the Hunter AHP network you will be appropriately marketed, in a consultative manner, taking the burden of business development away from you.
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Access to exclusive Hunter AHP events and discounted CPD.
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