Mediplacements are looking to recruit a band 5 ACT Pharmacy Technician for a locum position with our client in Colchester. The pay for this position is £18 - £21 per hour, and we are looking for someone who can start as soon as possible for an ongoing duration.Job Summary: The post holder will be based in the dispensary but will be required to provide cover on a rotational basis to other dispensaries. The post holder will provide dispensing, counselling and near patient services in various dispensaries including the inpatient, oncology and outpatient dispensaries. You will also work clinically on a rotational basis at ward level. Any or all of the following duties may be undertaken following specific training and assessment of competency. Duties will then be carried out with minimal supervision. Written standard operating procedures are available for work undertaken and the technician must adhere to them unless otherwise authorised. The post holder is also responsible for providing supervision and training to pharmacy assistants, student technicians, pre-registration pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Key Responsibilities: * Take responsibility for the "pharmaceutical care" of patients within particular clinical areas and wards during periods of duty in those areas. * Contribute to the financial control of medicines by ensuring that all medicines are utilised within the realms of the Trust formulary, agreed local guidance via the Medicines Optimisation Committee and national processes (NICE, nationally commissioned medicines etc.) * Minimising medicines-associated risk and ensuring medication safety in accordance with local and national guidance. Main Duties and Responsibilites Dispensary Tasks: * To dispense for inpatients and outpatients by calculating appropriate dosage and quantities required against prescriptions / requisitions, following departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). * To dispense unlicensed medicines and clinical trials, ensuring that all relevant paperwork is completed. * To be an Accredited Checking Technician. To undertake checking duties within the dispensary and to record dispensing errors using the right first time error reporting system. * To query prescriptions anomalies and potential supply problems with senior staff. * To ensure that all customers receive the appropriate medicine in the correct form and in a timely manner. * To ensure that all medicines are labelled and packaged appropriately and all relevant patient information and compliance aids / sundries are supplied. * To dispense controlled drugs for ward stock and named patients, following all relevant Pharmacy procedures and legal requirements. * To perform a self-check on all dispensed items to ensure accuracy and quality prior to placing the item in the designated area for final checking. * To receive in prescriptions from a wide range of outpatient clinics and use listening and questioning skills to obtain appropriate information to enable effective service provision. * To operate the cash till and debit / credit card machine to take payment for prescriptions. * To ensure that the declaration of payment / exemption on outpatient prescriptions has been correctly filled in and clearly endorsed with grounds for exemptions if a fee is not paid. * To sell over the counter products under the supervision of a Pharmacist. * To provide appropriate medication counselling to all service users, ensuring understanding and concordance by modifying communication in response to the level of understanding. * To participate in the Shift Manager's rotation taking responsibility for staff deployment, prioritisation of workload, supervision of staff and delegation of duties in the absence of the Principal Technicians in Out Patients, Main Pharmacy and Oncology Dispensary. * To visit external units and work independently. * To prepare and maintain resuscitation boxes. Emergency cupboards and similar medicine storage packs. * To check returned medicines to determine their suitability for re-use or appropriate disposal following departmental procedures. When you work with Mediplacements, you will have access to a range of benefits that will support you in your role. Our dedicated one-to-one service ensures that you have the support you need to thrive in your role. Our fast-track registration process allows you to start your new role as soon as possible. The excellent rates of pay, and assistance with travel and accommodation are designed to make your transition as smooth as possible. We also offer weekly pay that is always on time, and access to exclusive NHS and private sector jobs. There is no registration fee, and you will have access to free online training.If you are not available for this position, we encourage you to refer a friend and take advantage of our £250 referral bonus. T&C's apply.Apply now to take your career as a pharmacy technician to the next level with Mediplacements.