Pharmacy Technician
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Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP) Pharmacy Technician
The closing date is 25 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a Locum Pharmacy Technician to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at HMS Heron (RNAS Yeovilton) Medical Centre, in Ilchester, Somerset.
This is a locum role (27.75 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.
Pay rates:
PAYE £21.85 (£19.50 + £2.35 holiday pay) per hour
Umbrella £25.13 per hour
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for the safe and accurate dispensing of all medicines and medicinal products as prescribed by authorised prescribers within the medical and dental centre in accordance with UK legislation, manufacturers recommendations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- To provide advice on pharmacy and prescribing issues within the scope of own competence.
- To work alone or as part of a team within the dispensary.
- To provide effective day to day management of the dispensary.
- To ensure safe and accurate dispensing of all medical and dental prescriptions as prescribed by registered medical practitioners and non-medical prescribers, including controlled drugs (CDs), accountable drugs (ADs) and medical appliances.
- To provide pharmaceutical advice/counselling to patients.
- To collect and receipt prescription charges accurately.
- To maintain all statutory records, logs and registers.
- To procure, receipt, and be responsible for safe custody, storage, and audit of all medicinal products including CDs and ADs in accordance with UK legislation, manufacturers recommendations and SOPs.
- To ensure active stock control measures and storage are in place to maintain adequate stock levels to meet the needs of the Practice while minimising wastage.
- To provide advice/training to medical centre staff on pharmacy and prescribing issues within the scope of professional competence.
About us
About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits:
Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.
Military Medical Personnel offer an attractive package for candidates which may include the following:
- Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
- A generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme
- Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
- Free uniforms provided (if required)
- A PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this role.
- Free mandatory training
- Weekly payments
- Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment
All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements.
Please note that MMP is unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, such as a valid visa with no restrictions on hours.
Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates who meet the essential criteria will be contacted regarding their application.
Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25.13 an hour Umbrella.
Contract
Locum
Duration
2 weeks
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
Q0004-42783
Job locations
Ilchester
Somerset
BA22 8HT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for the safe and accurate dispensing of all medicines and medicinal products as prescribed by authorised prescribers within the medical and dental centre in accordance with UK legislation, manufacturers recommendations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- To provide advice on pharmacy and prescribing issues within the scope of own competence.
- To work alone or as part of a team within the dispensary.
- To provide effective day to day management of the dispensary.
- To ensure safe and accurate dispensing of all medical and dental prescriptions as prescribed by registered medical practitioners and non-medical prescribers, including controlled drugs (CDs), accountable drugs (ADs) and medical appliances.
- To provide pharmaceutical advice/counselling to patients.
- To collect and receipt prescription charges accurately.
- To maintain all statutory records, logs and registers.
- To procure, receipt, and be responsible for safe custody, storage, and audit of all medicinal products including CDs and ADs in accordance with UK legislation, manufacturers recommendations and SOPs.
- To ensure active stock control measures and storage are in place to maintain adequate stock levels to meet the needs of the Practice while minimising wastage.
- To provide advice/training to medical centre staff on pharmacy and prescribing issues within the scope of professional competence.
- To mentor and train personnel who may be undertaking dispensary awareness training including pharmacy technicians and Combat Med Tech (CMT)/Medics.
- To respond appropriately to the Central Alerting System in respect to Medicines/Pharmaceutical matters and document accordingly.
- To safeguard the confidentiality of any personal/medical information obtained in the course of duties.
- To undertake general housekeeping duties including archiving, statistical reporting, cleaning, stock checks etc.
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for the safe and accurate dispensing of all medicines and medicinal products as prescribed by authorised prescribers within the medical and dental centre in accordance with UK legislation, manufacturers recommendations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- To provide advice on pharmacy and prescribing issues within the scope of own competence.
- To work alone or as part of a team within the dispensary.
- To provide effective day to day management of the dispensary.
- To ensure safe and accurate dispensing of all medical and dental prescriptions as prescribed by registered medical practitioners and non-medical prescribers, including controlled drugs (CDs), accountable drugs (ADs) and medical appliances.
- To provide pharmaceutical advice/counselling to patients.
- To collect and receipt prescription charges accurately.
- To maintain all statutory records, logs and registers.
- To procure, receipt, and be responsible for safe custody, storage, and audit of all medicinal products including CDs and ADs in accordance with UK legislation, manufacturers recommendations and SOPs.
- To ensure active stock control measures and storage are in place to maintain adequate stock levels to meet the needs of the Practice while minimising wastage.
- To provide advice/training to medical centre staff on pharmacy and prescribing issues within the scope of professional competence.
- To mentor and train personnel who may be undertaking dispensary awareness training including pharmacy technicians and Combat Med Tech (CMT)/Medics.
- To respond appropriately to the Central Alerting System in respect to Medicines/Pharmaceutical matters and document accordingly.
- To safeguard the confidentiality of any personal/medical information obtained in the course of duties.
- To undertake general housekeeping duties including archiving, statistical reporting, cleaning, stock checks etc.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must have NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services.
- Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Must have two years post qualification experience in dispensing.
- Must have two years experience of dispensing in Primary Care.
- Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training
Qualifications
Essential
- Must have NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services.
- Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Must have two years post qualification experience in dispensing.
- Must have two years experience of dispensing in Primary Care.
- Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)
Address
Ilchester
Somerset
BA22 8HT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.militarymedicalpersonnel.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)
Address
Ilchester
Somerset
BA22 8HT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.militarymedicalpersonnel.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Co-Ordinator
Anna Coakley
08000448123
Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25.13 an hour Umbrella.
Contract
Locum
Duration
2 weeks
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
Q0004-42783
Job locations
Ilchester
Somerset
BA22 8HT
United Kingdom
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