Locum Band 5 Pharmacy Technician - Preston
Quick Summary
Job Title: Pharmacy Technician Banding: Band 5 Location: Preston Start Date: ASAP Duration: 2 months initially (option to extend) Hourly Rate: £20 Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 (37.
Pulse is currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join a community mental health pharmacy team in Preston. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care across community mental health services and inpatient settings. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting medicines optimisation, medicines management initiatives, and the safe and effective use of medicines, contributing to improved outcomes for service users across Central Lancashire.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Undertake medication and compliance reviews within community mental health services to improve patient care and support rational prescribing
- →Provide counselling and advice to patients on medicines-related issues, promoting medicines optimisation and adherence
- →Support the monitoring of service users’ physical health within established processes
- →Manage, order, and supply medicines required for hospital inpatients at ward level
- →Undertake medicines reconciliation for patients on admission and discharge
- →Participate in local and national audits and monitor compliance with medicines legislation and standards
- →Contribute to the development and implementation of medicines management initiatives at ward level
- →Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to support safe and effective patient care
- →Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with Trust policies and procedures
Requirements
~1 min read- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Previous experience working within an NHS pharmacy setting
- Strong knowledge of medicines management and medicines optimisation principles
- Experience undertaking medicines reconciliation and providing patient counselling
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and work independently when required
- Experience working within mental health services is desirable
- Commitment to delivering high standards of patient-centred care
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.
If you’re interested in registering with Pulse, learning more about this role, or exploring additional opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply using the link below.
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Please note that we are unable to accept applications from individuals residing in countries listed on the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, as defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
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Listing Details
- Posted
- July 16, 2026
- First seen
- July 16, 2026
- Last seen
- July 16, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 60%
- Scored at
- July 16, 2026
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