Pharmacy Technician – Band 5/6 – Essex

  • Location: Essex
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Pharmacy
  • Working arrangement: Site Based
  • Salary: £18 - 25 per hour
  • Published: April 4, 2025
Job reference: SH040420252
Consultant: Sam Harvey

Locum Pharmacy Technician (Band 5/6) – High Pay, Flexible Contract in Essex!

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Are you a Band 5 or 6 Pharmacy Technician looking for a rewarding locum role in Essex? We have an exciting opportunity in an NHS hospital setting with great pay and flexibility!

  • Job Title: Locum Pharmacy Technician (Band 5/6)

  • Location: Essex

  • Duration: 4 months

  • Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am–5:30pm (1-hour lunch)

  • Start Date: ASAP

  • End Date: 4 months from start

  • Rate of Pay: £18–£25 per hour (DOE)

  • Contact: Sam Harvey/sharvey@hg-ahp.com/02039954138


What You’ll Be Doing:

Join our team as a Locum Pharmacy Technician and play a vital role in supporting patient care within an NHS hospital. In this role, you will:

  • utilise your ACT accreditation for accuracy checking of dispensed medication

  • provide medicines management support on wards

  • ensure timely and safe supply of medications to patients

  • collaborate with pharmacists and the wider healthcare team

  • support dispensary operations and stock control

  • maintain accurate patient medication records


Requirements & Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • a current and valid GPhC registration

  • ACT accreditation (Accuracy Checking Technician)

  • prior experience in NHS hospital pharmacy settings

  • strong medicines management skills

  • excellent communication and organisational abilities

  • the ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • a commitment to safe and effective patient care


Working Hours & Contract Duration:

This role offers a full-time position, Monday to Friday, 9am–5:30pm with a 1-hour lunch break. The contract is for 4 months with the potential for extension depending on performance and service needs.

This opportunity won’t last long! Contact [Recruiter Name] today at 02039954138 or email sharvey@hg-ahp.com 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 Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Radiographers, Sonographers, Speech & Language Therapists, Dietitians, Biomedical Scientists, Pharmacists, Mammographers, Podiatrists and other AHPs find high-quality jobs that match their skills and career goals.

With top locum pay rates, bi-weekly payments, and a 4.8-star Google rating, we provide a trusted, hassle-free recruitment experience. We’re also ranked among the Top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For.


The benefits of working with us:

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✔ Specialist AHP recruitment consultants who understand your field
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