Locum Band 6 ACT Pharmacy Technician – NHS Hospital – Essex – Ongoing Contract
Hunter AHP are seeking an experienced Band 6 Pharmacy Technician with ACT accreditation to join an NHS hospital in Essex on a full-time locum basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technician looking to develop or continue their hospital career in a supportive, patient-facing role within a well-established NHS Trust.
The Role:
The successful candidate will be working as part of the hospital’s clinical pharmacy team, supporting inpatient wards with medicines management and accuracy checking. You’ll be expected to work alongside pharmacists and other technicians, engaging directly with patients and ward staff. Duties will include:
Medicines reconciliation on admission and discharge
Accurate final checking of prescriptions and dispensed items (as an ACT)
Liaising with medical and nursing staff on wards
Supporting stock management and supply across wards
Providing advice and support to patients regarding their medications
Key Information:
Location: NHS Hospital, Essex
Position: Band 6 Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing long-term locum contract (minimum 3 months, likely to extend)
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (37.5 hours per week)
Rate: £160 – £240 per day (dependent on experience)
Payments: Weekly
Requirements:
GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician
Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification (evidence must be provided)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team in a busy hospital setting
Why work with Hunter AHP?
Market-leading pay rates
Prompt, reliable weekly payments
Dedicated consultant support from an NHS-specialist pharmacy recruiter
Roles across the UK in both NHS and private sector settings
Access to hundreds of new opportunities weekly
If you’re a qualified ACT technician with the right experience, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply or for more information, contact Olivia Hanson-Smith at Hunter AHP:
osmith@hg-ahp.com
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