Average Pharmacy Technician salary in the UK

Are you passionate about delivering safe and efficient medication management in a specialist care setting? Join our team at The Dean Neurological Centre and play a vital role in supporting service users and the multidisciplinary team while ensuring compliance with company procedures and best practice standards. This is a part time position for 30 hours per week.  You will have the opportunity to make a real difference by driving excellence in medication management and contributing to the wellbeing of people with complex neurological needs. In this role, you will work alongside the GP service, nursing teams and our pharmacy provider to ensure medications are ordered, dispense and received on site in a timely manner. You will act on safety alerts, maintain secure storage of medications and attend monthly multidisciplinary meetings to support collaborative care planning. Your responsibilities will include contributing to clinical governance, participating in audits and liaising with pharmacy and nursing staff to continuously improve service delivery. You will provide visibility and support across departments, ensuring both clinical and non-clinical teams have access to pharmacy expertise throughout the working week. Escalating quality concerns, maintaining professional standards, and ensuring compliance with GPhC guidance will be central to your role. You will also deliver staff training relevant to medication management and support service development initiatives. To work alongside the GP service, Multidisciplinary Team and Identified Pharmacy to ensure medications are ordered, dispensed and received on site in a timely manner.Act on any safety alerts provided by the wider company to ensure residents safety is prioritised.Ensure safe storage of medications in line with nursing teams.Attend the monthly multidisciplinary meetings and partake as appropriate.Contribute to clinical governance, ensuring any change to practice or local policy is directed through this forum.Professional Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)Ensure professional accreditations are maintained in line with General Pharmaceutical Council guidance.Escalate any quality concerns or incidences in line with company policy.Work in a collaborative way with clinical and non-clinical colleagues.Ensure both departments have access to Pharmacy Technician support as required throughout the working week by providing visibility to both teams.Liaising with the pharmacy provider and nursing staff to enable development of the service.Participating in audits enabling improvements and development of the service as appropriate.BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the principles and practice for pharmacy technicians or equivalent experience and qualifications  Where you will be working The Dean Neurological Centre has 60 beds in Gloucester (GL2 9EE), which is on the outskirts of the town within easy commute from Gloucester, Cheltenham and surrounding villages. The Centre delivers specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise functional ability. It specialises in slow stream rehabilitation where the emphasis is placed on maximising each individual's abilities, comfort and quality of life. Bedrooms are fitted with high dependency equipment, including ceiling track hoists, wall mounted suction and oxygen equipment., with all rooms adapted to individual requirements. There are also well-equipped therapy facilities and other facilities such as gardens, gym and minibus. To be successful in this role, you will have: GPhC RegistrationLevel 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians (or a BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences).A minimum of two years of supervised, practical experience in a pharmacy setting. What You’ll Get: At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:  Annual base salary of £39,908The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future  About your next employer:  Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.   Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.   Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will

Pharmacy Dispenser Location: Irvine, Ayrshire, KA12 Contract: Zero-Hours Contract Potential Work Patterns: Availability Mon – Fri 9-6, Sat 9-1Hourly Rate: £13 per hourOur client is currently seeking 2 motivated and reliable Dispensing Assistants to join their team at their Pharmacy.Are you passionate about healthcare and customer service? Do you have excellent attention to detail and organizational skills? If so, this pharmacy has an exciting opportunity for you.Key Responsibilities:Assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications accurately and efficiently.Receive prescription orders and ensure all necessary information is complete and accurate.Label and package medications with attention to detail and adherence to regulatory guidelines.Provide friendly and professional customer service, addressing patient inquiries and concerns.Maintain pharmacy inventory and assist with administrative tasks as needed.Qualifications:Previous experience in a pharmacy or healthcare setting is preferred but not required.Strong attention to detail and accuracy in medication preparation and dispensing.Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.The Pharmacy is open Monday to Friday 9am-6pm and Saturday from 9am-1:00pm. The successful candidate will work all these hours and must be available every Saturday.If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on patient care and are eager to join a dynamic pharmacy team, then this employer would love to hear from you!Join them in providing exceptional pharmaceutical care to the community. Complete an application and embark on a rewarding career in healthcare!Interested?To apply, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions.Our client is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. They are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.No agencies please.

Pharmacy Technician Sector: Digital Healthcare / Private Healthcare Type of role: Temporary / Temporary to Permanent / PermanentLocation: East LondonOffice expectation: The successful candidate is expected to be in the office 4 days a week, with working from home on a Thursday, please note this is essential Working days and hours: Monday to Friday, the client is happy for candidates to work 8.00am to 5pm or 9.00am to 6pm with 30 minutes lunch per day (8 hours per day, 40 hours per week)Salary range: £30,000 to £35,000 per annum depending on skill and experience (hourly rate breakdown for temporary option) Benefits for permanent role: Full indemnity cover for all clinical work 27 days annual leave Birthday leave Private Medical InsuranceGym discountsCycle to work scheme Fantastic modern office environment with amenities Strong leadership and support team Responsibilities and duties: Own the full onboarding and registration process, including supporting admin staff with managing new patient registrations.Conduct medicines reconciliation consultations for new patient registrations and determine eligibility for treatment in line with practice protocols.Liaise with GP practices to gather patient medical information for triage and ensure a smooth registration process.Respond to patient inquiries both face-to-face and over the phone, escalating issues to the pharmacist when necessary.Monitor and support vulnerable patients and repeat prescription processes in accordance with practice protocols.Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in compliance with GDPR regulations.Support in delivering clinic services, including processing discharge and clinic letters.Assist the Clinical Lead and Practice Manager in governance and regulated activity.Contribute to the day-to-day management of the working environment, fostering a positive and supportive culture within the practice team.Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) to uphold high standards of patient care.Participate in audits, research, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.Engage in complaint handling, investigations, and responding to feedback as required.Stay up to date with the latest developments through ongoing training and professional development activities.Support in meeting service level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and overall practice objectives.Essential QualificationThe successful candidate must have a Pharmacy Technician Qualification (NVQ level 3 equivalent) and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Maintain own GPhC registration and revalidation requirements Essential Person SpecificationUphold core values and high standards of care.Demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice and a patient-centred approach to care.Maintain a high level of integrity and ethical standards.Exhibit flexible and adaptable working styles in a dynamic healthcare environment.Advocate for a culture of feedback and continuous improvement.Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Have the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.Maintain strong attention to detail, working accurately with high volumes of information and at pace.Be confident in engaging with patients, their supporters, and regulators.Embrace technology, being IT literate and able to navigate multiple systems.Demonstrate the ability to problem-solve unique scenarios presented by patients.Essential ExperienceExperience in primary care / digital health or private healthcare Desirable Requirements Experience with working in a digital / private healthcare environment