60 Locum Pharmacy Technician Jobs UK

Pharmacy technicians in the UK must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). You'll typically need a recognised pharmacy technician qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent BTEC) plus at least one year of post-registration experience for most clinical roles.

Locum pharmacist rates in the UK typically range from £20–£30/hour for community pharmacy and £25–£40/hour for NHS bank shifts. PCN and clinical locum roles can reach £35–£55/hour. Rates vary by location, speciality and demand.

Jobs are updated daily. NHS roles are scraped each morning at 06:00 UTC directly from NHS Jobs. Locum agency roles are refreshed at 08:00 UTC. Employer-posted roles appear as soon as they are approved, typically within a few hours.

Yes. Locum pharmacists working as self-employed contractors must hold their own professional indemnity insurance. The main providers are the Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) and MDDUS. Some locum agencies include cover in their arrangements — always confirm before your first shift.