At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide ward-based pharmacy services across multiple hospital sites.
- Company: Join our supportive NHS team making a difference in patient care.
- Benefits: Full-time hours, flexible working, and travel reimbursement.
- Other info: Training available for BetterMeds system; accommodation advice provided.
- Why this job: Gain valuable clinical experience without weekend commitments.
- Qualifications: GPhC registration and experience in medicines management required.
The predicted salary is between 30414 - 36989 £ per year.
We are recruiting for a Band 5 Locum Pharmacy Technician to join our NHS client, providing ward-based pharmacy services across multiple hospital sites.
Start Date: Ideally the first week of August 2026
Contract: Until the end of October 2026 (currently funded)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Working Hours: 7.5-hour days with flexibility between 8:00am and 6:00pm
Locations: Brecon, Ystradgynlais, Bronllys and Llandrindod Hospitals
This is a ward-based role supporting medical, care of the elderly and older adult mental health wards. There is no on-call or weekend commitment.
Essential requirements:
- Current General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registration
- Enhanced DBS (Adults)
- Medicines Management Accreditation
- Ability to independently undertake medicines reconciliation and patient's own drugs assessments
- Experience managing discharge medicines and supervising pharmacy assistant staff
Desirable:
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT)
- Experience using the BetterMeds electronic prescribing and medicines administration (ePMA) system (training can be provided)
What the role offers:
- Ward-based clinical pharmacy experience
- No hospital dispensary commitment
- Mileage and travel time between sites reimbursed in line with NHS Terms and Conditions
- Supportive multidisciplinary team
- Training available for BetterMeds if required
Please note that accommodation is not provided, although advice on local accommodation options may be available.
If you are a registered Pharmacy Technician looking for your next locum opportunity, we'd like to hear from you. Contact us today for more information or to apply.
Pharmacy Technician employer: Lucam Consultancy
As a leading agency in the healthcare sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values compassion and resilience. Our employees benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring personal and professional growth while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people across Liverpool. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that truly cares about the well-being of those we serve.
