Locum Band 5 ACT Pharmacy Technician - Chesterfield
Pulse Healthcare
Chesterfield, DerbyshireView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£41,600 to £43,680
Contract
Contract
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
Not specified
Job description
Job Title: Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACT) – Ward & Outpatients
Banding: Band 5
Location: Chesterfield
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 12 months
Hourly Rate: £20-21 per hour
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Pulse is currently seeking an experienced Band 5 ACT Pharmacy Technician to join the pharmacy team at Chesterfield Hospital. This is a long-term opportunity within a busy hospital setting, focusing on accuracy checking and supporting ward and outpatient pharmacy services. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient dispensing processes, supporting both ward-based activity and outpatient services.
- Perform final accuracy checking of prescriptions for ward and outpatient services.
- Support medicines supply and dispensing processes.
- Work collaboratively with pharmacists and multidisciplinary teams.
- Ensure compliance with SOPs, governance, and regulatory standards.
- Contribute to maintaining efficient workflow within the pharmacy department.
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACT) qualification (essential).
- Previous NHS hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
- Experience in ward and/or outpatient dispensary settings desirable.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
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.
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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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Adzuna
First seen
17 August 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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