Pharmacy Assistant & Technician Jobs in Derby DE1 – Immediate Start & Flexible Shifts

For this specific Derby DE1 position, we require at least 6 months of hands-on experience in a UK pharmacy setting, either as an Assistant, Dispenser, or Technician. Experience with NHS prescription processing and a good understanding of pharmacy SOPs is essential. If you have retail experience with medical products or a relevant qualification (like an NVQ), we'd love to hear from you. Don't hesitate to apply even if you're not sure – our consultants can assess your suitability for this or other similar roles.

For urgent roles like this one, our process is designed for speed. Once you submit your application or CV, our team aims to contact you within 24 hours. Assuming your documentation (right to work, references) is in order and you are available for an immediate interview, successful candidates can often be placed and start their first shift within 3-5 working days. We pride ourselves on our fast-track registration, a key part of our temporary staffing solutions.

Absolutely. Flexibility is a core benefit of working with Temporary Staff Agency. This particular role may have set hours, but we have a constant stream of opportunities across Derby for Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians seeking part-time, weekend-only, evening, or school-hour shifts. When you register with us, you tell us your availability, and we match you with suitable placements. This flexibility makes agency work ideal for students, parents, or those supplementing another income.

A Pharmacy Assistant typically focuses on customer service, stock handling, basic dispensing under supervision, and administrative tasks. A Pharmacy Technician is a more senior, qualified role (often holding an NVQ Level 3 and being registered with the GPhC). Technicians undertake more complex tasks like final accuracy checking of dispensed items, managing clinical trials stock, supervising assistants, and sometimes specialised work in aseptic services. This advertised role is open to both, with pay scaling accordingly. We also recruit for other technical roles like IT Support Technicians and Quantity Surveyors in the region.

Yes, many of our temporary placements, especially in high-demand sectors like pharmacy, have a strong potential to become permanent. This is often called"temp-to-perm." The client uses the temporary period to assess your skills and fit within their team without commitment. If it works well for both parties, they will frequently offer a direct permanent contract. We facilitate this transition smoothly. It's a fantastic way for both employers and employees to 'try before they buy'.