Ward-Based Band 5 Pharmacy Technician (ACT) – South London

Pulse Healthcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is seeking a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join the South London pharmacy team in a specialist mental health setting, supporting ward-based medicines management and safe use of medicines.

You will work closely with pharmacists, nursing teams and other health professionals to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care, contribute to medicines optimisation and improve patient outcomes across the Trust.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and maintain up-to-date mandatory CPD requirements.
• Hold an Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification.
• Possess the HEE Medicines Optimisation qualification or equivalent.
• Have proven post-qualification hospital pharmacy experience.
• Demonstrate substantial ward-based pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide ward-based pharmacy technician support across designated clinical areas.
• Undertake medicines reconciliation and support medicines optimisation activities.
• Assist in ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
• Perform Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) duties where appropriate.
• Support patients through medication counselling and medicine-related advice.
• Work collaboratively with pharmacists and multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient care.
• Maintain accurate pharmaceutical records and documentation.
• Contribute to clinical audits, service developments, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

GPhC registration

ACT qualification

HEE Medicines Optimisation qualification

Post-qualification hospital pharmacy experience

Ward-based pharmacy experience

Job description

Pulse Healthcare is seeking a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join the South London pharmacy team in a specialist mental health setting, supporting ward-based medicines management and safe use of medicines.

You will work closely with pharmacists, nursing teams and other health professionals to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care, contribute to medicines optimisation and improve patient outcomes across the Trust.