Clinical Pharmacy Tech (GSM) - Band 4 to 5 progression

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is looking for a Clinical Pharmacy Technician for the General and Specialist Medicine team at The William Harvey Hospital, Ashford. The successful applicant will play a crucial role in providing a patient-focused medicines-management service, working within a multi-disciplinary team. Responsibilities include medication history compilation, patient counselling, and participating in discharge planning. This position is ideal for newly qualified pharmacy technicians seeking a fulfilling hospital career with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or from community settings.
• Commitment to in-house progression policy.
• Experience with medication histories and compliance promotion.

Responsibilities

• Complete detailed medication histories using multiple sources.
• Counsel patients on new or changed medications.
• Aide doctors and nurses with medication queries.
• Evaluate the suitability of patients’ medications.
• Participate in discharge planning with healthcare professionals.
• Accuracy check dispensed items in the hospital dispensary.
• Carry out audits on department procedures.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Patient counselling

Medication management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Qualification as Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Role Overview

A vacancy at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust for a band 4 to 5 progression Clinical Pharmacy Technician within the General and Specialist Medicine / Frailty team at The William Harvey, Hospital Ashford.

The role offers a fast‑paced, varied environment where your clinical knowledge is continually developed to provide a patient‑focused medicines‑management service. You will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, with the goal of delivering excellent service to patients, prioritising their safety and well-being. The position includes regular teaching to other clinicians and healthcare professionals, and requires a commitment to the in‑house progression policy for advancement to band 5. The post is suitable for pharmacy technicians newly qualified or from community settings who want to start a hospital career.

Key Responsibilities

• Completing detailed medication histories using multiple sources, reconciling with current inpatient medications, and making interventions where appropriate.
• Counselling patients on new or changed medications to promote compliance.
• Aiding doctors and nurses with medication queries.
• Evaluating the suitability of patients’ medications for use in the hospital setting.
• Participating in the discharge planning of patients with ward staff and other healthcare professionals in both secondary and primary care.
• Accuracy checking of dispensed items in the main hospital dispensary or satellite pharmacy within the acute medicines unit.
• Carrying out audits on the department to ensure procedures are being followed.

The trust serves a local population of around 800,000 people across five hospitals and community clinics. Our vision is “great healthcare from great people” and our values inspire a culture of caring, safety, respect and confidence. We encourage compassionate staff to contribute to our improvement journey for patients, families and carers every day.

This advert closes on Thursday 4 Dec 2025.