Ward-Based Pharmacy Technician – Mental Health

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

Job summary

Pulse is seeking a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join the South London pharmacy team in a specialist mental health setting. You will support ward-based medicines management, ensure safe use of medicines and work with pharmacists and nursing teams to optimise patient outcomes.

You will perform ACT duties where appropriate, carry out medicines reconciliation, and contribute to audits and service improvements.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Possess strong knowledge of medicines management principles and safe clinical practice.
• Be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Have excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

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

GPhC registration

ACT qualification

Medicines optimisation

Ward-based experience

Communication skills

Education

HEE Medicines Optimisation

Accredited Checking Technician (ACT)

Job description

Pulse is seeking a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join the South London pharmacy team in a specialist mental health setting. You will support ward-based medicines management, ensure safe use of medicines and work with pharmacists and nursing teams to optimise patient outcomes.

You will perform ACT duties where appropriate, carry out medicines reconciliation, and contribute to audits and service improvements.