Band 5 Senior Pharmacy Technician - Medicines Management

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in London is seeking an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to support ward pharmacists in delivering Medicines Management services. The candidate will collaborate with healthcare professionals, maintain documentation, and provide patient counselling. Excellent communication skills and adaptability are essential. Applications from diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and adaptable.
• Interest in medicines optimisation and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Support ward pharmacists with medicines reconciliation.
• Provide patient counselling and coordinate discharge medicines.
• Maintain documentation in line with legislation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Enthusiasm for patient care

Collaboration in a team

Job description

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self‑motivated, and adaptable Pharmacy Technician with strong communication and interpersonal skills, who will work closely with pharmacists and other health‑care professionals to deliver Medicines Management services at ward level.

Key Responsibilities

• Support ward pharmacists with medicines reconciliation for newly admitted patients and assessment of patients’ own drugs.
• Provide original pack dispensing, patient counselling, and coordinate the supply of discharge medicines.
• Ensure Medicines Management is delivered safely, effectively, economically, and timely.
• Maintain accurate documentation and procedures in line with current legislation and guidelines.
• Assist the Pharmacy Technician Specialist (Medicines Management) in developing and maintaining the ward‑level Medicines Management service.
• Support induction and training of pharmacy technicians, PTPTs, and trainee pharmacists.

Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability, self‑motivation, and enthusiasm for patient care.
• Interest in medicines optimisation and patient safety.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Additional Information

Consideration will be given to applicants needing sponsorship to work in the UK. Please check UKVI points‑based eligibility before applying.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.