Locum Pharmacy Technician (Band 5)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician looking for a rewarding locum role in Greater Manchester? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

• Job Title: Pharmacy Technician Band 5

• Location: Greater Manchester, NHS Trust (across Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport & Tameside)

• Duration: Ongoing contract

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm (30 min break), part-time may be considered

• Start Date: June 2025

• End Date: Ongoing

• Rate of Pay: £17 - £21 per hour (via umbrella), depending on experience

• Contact: Alfie Rowett / /

What You'll Be Doing:Join our client's team as a Pharmacy Technician within a Mental Health NHS Trust and support the safe and effective delivery of medicines across multiple community sites. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a mental health setting - no prior mental health experience is required, making it ideal for technicians looking to broaden their NHS experience. In this role, you will:

• Ensure the safe storage of medicines across various sites

• Review depot injection cards and reconcile deliveries with invoices

• Maintain patient databases for prescribed treatments

• Assist clinical teams with medication-related queries and support training to uphold SOPs and policies

• Travel across different sites depending on daily service demand (car driver essential)

Requirements & Qualifications:To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

• Strong knowledge of how pharmacy services operate and dealing with prescriptions

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

• Flexibility to work across 13 sites as needed

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Working Hours & Contract Duration:This is a flexible, full-time position (Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm with a 30-minute break), although part-time availability may be considered. The role starts in June and is ongoing, with potential for extension based on performance and service needs.

This opportunity won't last long! Contact Alfie today at or email or click below to apply now.

Why Choose Hunter Gatherer AHP?Hunter Gatherer AHP is a leading UK recruitment agency specialising in locum and permanent roles for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) across the NHS and private sector. We support Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Dispensers, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Radiographers, Sonographers, Speech & Language Therapists, Dietitians, Biomedical Scientists, Mammographers, Podiatrists and other AHPs find high-quality jobs that match their skills and career goals.

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