Band 5 Pharmacy Technician (Medicines Management) - Kent

Pulse Staffing Limited; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Staffing Limited is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join a hospital pharmacy team in Kent. The role focuses on ward-based medicines management, including medicines reconciliation, patient counselling, and clinical support to ensure safe and efficient medication use on inpatient wards.

You will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with an hourly rate of £20–£21, start ASAP. The successful candidate will collaborate with pharmacists and multidisciplinary teams to

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Medicines reconciliation experience in a hospital setting (essential).
• ACPT qualification desirable but not essential.
• NHS hospital experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake medicines reconciliations for patients on hospital wards.
• Perform accuracy checking duties where appropriate.
• Conduct controlled drug (CD) audits and support compliance.
• Provide patient counselling on medicines and support safe discharge processes.
• Work collaboratively with pharmacists and ward teams to optimise patient care.

Skills

Medicines reconciliation

Communication skills

Organisation

Education

GPhC registered

Job description

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician – Medicines Management
Banding: Band 5

Location: Kent
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Hourly Rate: £20-21
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to work with an established pharmacy team in Kent. This role focuses on ward-based medicines management activities, supporting safe and effective patient care through accurate medicines reconciliation, patient counselling, and clinical support. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring medicines are used safely and efficiently across inpatient wards, working closely with pharmacists and multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake medicines reconciliations for patients on hospital wards.
• Perform accuracy checking duties where appropriate.
• Conduct controlled drug (CD) audits and support compliance.
• Provide patient counselling on medicines and support safe discharge processes.
• Work collaboratively with pharmacists and ward teams to optimise patient care.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Proven experience undertaking medicines reconciliation in a hospital setting (essential).
• ACPT qualification desirable but not essential.
• Previous NHS hospital experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

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