Pharmacy Recruitment, By Pharmacy Experts
Delivering trusted recruitment solutions for UK and International pharmacies
Delivering trusted recruitment solutions for UK and International pharmacies
Flexible staffing solutions to cover our pharmacy’s short-term needs and keep operations running smoothly
We provide complete staffing coverage for your pharmacy, from behind-the-counter roles and patient care positions to support staff and administrative functions. Whatever workforce challenge you face, we have the right solutions to keep your operations seamless.
We are a recruitment agency built by pharmacy employers for pharmacy employers. Our deep-rooted understanding of the challenges and unique needs within the pharmaceutical sector allows us to offer a bespoke service tailored specifically to your requirements. Unlike generic recruitment agencies, we leverage our insider knowledge and experience to connect you with top-tier talent who are not only skilled but also a perfect fit for your organisational culture. Partner with us to streamline your hiring process and build a stronger, more effective team.
Work with a team that truly understands pharmacy.
Enjoy recruitment strategies customised to your specific needs.
Connect with highly qualified candidates who are the perfect fit for your organisation.
Save time and resources with our efficient and targeted recruitment approach.
Finding a job through The Pharmacy Agency has a lot of advantages. Firstly, we have built up good relationships with a lot of top employers, giving you exclusive access to their jobs. You’ll also get put forward for positions that you wouldn’t otherwise have heard about. We have a range of candidate services that help you with finding your next career move.
Community pharmacies play a vital role in local healthcare, offering services ranging from medication dispensing to health consultations. We specialise in recruiting a diverse array of pharmacy professionals, from support workers and accuracy-checking technicians to skilled pharmacists, ensuring that your community pharmacy runs smoothly and provides exceptional patient care.
Pharmacy roles in GP surgeries are essential for effective medication management and patient care. Our recruitment expertise spans a range of positions, from clinical pharmacists who handle complex medication therapies to pharmacy technicians and accuracy-checking technicians who ensure precise medication dispensing. We are dedicated to finding the right candidates to enhance medication accuracy, offer valuable patient advice, and contribute to the overall efficiency and success of GP surgeries.
In hospital settings, pharmacy professionals are essential for managing intricate medication regimens and ensuring safe and effective patient care. We recruit for a broad spectrum of roles, including clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and accuracy checking technicians, to meet the diverse needs of hospital environments. Our mission is to supply hospitals with experienced and dedicated pharmacy professionals who can contribute to multidisciplinary care teams and handle the demands of a dynamic healthcare setting.
We can tell you about the amazing things we can do for your business, but we think our customers can tell you better. After all, what they think is what really matters.
“Ensuring Trust with Every Hire – DBS Checked for Your Peace of Mind”
At The Pharmacy Agency, we prioritise the safety and trust of both our clients and candidates in the pharmaceutical sector. Our thorough DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks ensure that every professional we place meets the highest standards of integrity. With us, you can confidently build teams knowing that every candidate has been vetted to safeguard your organisation and the communities you serve.
From dynamic community pharmacists to skilled professionals for GP surgeries and hospital settings, we specialise in filling every role with precision. Our extensive network ensures you get the right talent to meet the specific needs of your pharmacy. Let us help you build a winning team across all pharmacy environments.
Community pharmacists dispense medications, provide advice on their safe and effective use, and offer health and wellness consultations. They play a crucial role in patient care by managing chronic conditions, conducting health screenings, and supporting public health initiatives.
Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in dispensing medications, preparing prescriptions, and managing inventory. They support day-to-day operations in the pharmacy, including patient communication and administrative tasks, ensuring smooth and efficient service delivery.
Accuracy Checking Technicians (ACTs) specialise in verifying the accuracy of medication dispensed by pharmacy technicians. They ensure that prescriptions are filled correctly and adhere to safety and quality standards, playing a key role in minimising medication errors.
Pharmacy Support Workers assist with various tasks in the pharmacy, such as managing stock, handling administrative duties, and providing customer service. They support the pharmacy team in maintaining a well-organised and efficient operation.
Pharmacists in GP surgeries work closely with primary care teams to manage patient medication, provide drug information, and support medication adherence. They conduct medication reviews, offer clinical advice, and help optimise treatment plans for chronic and acute conditions.
GP pharmacists usually interact with doctors and nurses more frequently. They have a complementary role to healthcare practitioners, ensuring patients get the necessary medication and care. Pharmacists working in GP practices have good customer service and collaboration skills, in addition to knowledge of medicine, pharmacology and related subjects.
In GP surgeries, pharmacy technicians assist with medication management, including the preparation and dispensing of prescriptions. They support the pharmacist in handling medication queries, managing medication supplies, and providing patient education.
Accuracy Checking Technicians in GP surgeries ensure that all prescriptions prepared are accurate and meet the required standards. They play a vital role in verifying medication orders and supporting safe and effective patient care.
Hospital pharmacists are integral to patient care teams, providing specialised medication management, ensuring drug safety, and offering clinical consultations. They collaborate with doctors and nurses to optimise therapeutic outcomes and manage complex medication regimens.
They work alongside a multidisciplinary team in general practice and within the primary care network. Providing primary support for prescription and medication queries. They contribute to the improvement of health outcomes in long-term conditions. Offering specialist knowledge and advice on pharmaceutical matters, and review patients’ acute medicines requests.
In a hospital setting, Accuracy Checking Technicians are responsible for reviewing and verifying the accuracy of medication preparation and dispensing. They ensure that all medications administered to patients are correct and meet hospital standards.
Hospital pharmacy technicians support pharmacists by preparing and dispensing medications, managing inventory, and ensuring that medications are delivered accurately and timely to different wards and departments within the hospital.
They undertake patient facing and patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use, through shared decision-making conversations with patients. They carry out medicines optimisation tasks including effective medicine administration, supporting medication reviews and medicines reconciliation. Where required, utilise consultation skills to work in partnership with patients to ensure they use their medicines effectively. A hospital pharmacy technician provides specialist expertise, where competent, to address both the public health and social care needs of patients including lifestyle advice, service information, and help in tackling local health inequalities.
They take a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols and liaising with specialist pharmacists for more complex patients.
They support initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing. And work with the Primary Care Network (PCN) Milti-disciplinary Team (MDT) to ensure efficient medicines optimisation, including implementing efficient ordering and return processes and reducing wastage.
If you have any questions, or aren’t sure, get in touch. Whether you are an employer looking for your next hire or a candidate looking for your next job we can help you get on track.