Locum Band 5 Pharmacy Technician - MMT ACT - West London

Job Title: Band 5 Pharmacy Technician (MMT/ACPT)

Banding: Band 5

Location: West London

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing

Hourly Rate: £20 - £22

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Band 5 Pharmacy Technician (MMT/ACPT) to join a pharmacy team in West London. This ward-based role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment, supporting the delivery of high-quality medicines management services and ensuring safe and effective patient care.

The successful candidate will play a key role in medicines optimisation, medicines reconciliation, and accuracy checking activities, working closely with pharmacists, nursing teams, and other healthcare professionals to deliver patient-centred pharmaceutical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide ward-based medicines management services to support patient care.
• Undertake medicines reconciliation and obtain accurate medication histories.
• Perform Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) duties in accordance with local policies and procedures.
• Support the safe and effective supply of medicines across the ward.
• Identify and resolve medicines-related issues in collaboration with the pharmacy and clinical teams.
• Promote medicines optimisation and contribute to improved patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with professional and regulatory standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Hold Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) status.
• Have Medicines Management Technician (MMT) experience.
• Possess previous NHS hospital experience, ideally within a ward-based setting.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of medicines management and pharmacy procedures.
• Be confident working within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Have excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Why Choose Pulse?

From the moment you register with Pulse, our focus is entirely on you. Our specialist recruitment consultants understand your profession and are committed to finding the right opportunities to match your skills and aspirations. With exclusive access to roles across the UK, we offer a personalised and supportive recruitment experience that puts your career first.

How to Apply

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