Band 4 Pharmacy Technician - (outpatients) - Lancashire/NWE

Job Details

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Location: Blackburn

Department: Corporate Pharmacy

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: 1 Month with option to extend

Job Overview

Pulse is seeking a motivated and experienced Pharmacy Technician to join the Corporate Pharmacy team in Blackburn. This is an excellent opportunity to support the safe and effective delivery of pharmacy services within a busy hospital environment. The successful candidate will work closely with pharmacists, healthcare professionals, and patients to ensure the accurate supply and management of medicines.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the provision of high-quality pharmacy services across the hospital.


• Dispense and prepare medications in accordance with departmental procedures and professional standards.


• Assist with medicines management activities on wards and within pharmacy services.


• Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to medication supplies.


• Support stock control, ordering, and distribution of medicines.


• Work collaboratively with pharmacists and multidisciplinary teams to promote patient safety.


• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).


• Previous hospital pharmacy experience desirable.


• Good understanding of medicines management and dispensing processes.


• Excellent communication and organisational skills.


• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.


• Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care and safety.

Why Choose Pulse?

• Competitive hourly pay rates.


• Dedicated recruitment consultant support throughout your placement.


• Access to a wide range of NHS and private sector opportunities.


• Flexible payment options.


• Experienced compliance team to support your onboarding.


• Recommend a Friend bonus scheme.

How to Apply

If you are a skilled Pharmacy Technician looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV today and a member of the Pulse Pharmacy team will be in touch to discuss the role in further detail.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. We will make every effort to ensure that you have the support required.

International Recruitment Notice

Pulse is unable to support or sponsor visa applications for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.