Pharmacy Technician, Medicines Management
The closing date is 17 August 2025
Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified pharmacy technician or experienced pharmacy technician, wanting to develop in their role in medicines management. If you do not have the required experience / qualifications to meet the Band 5 position, you will join as a Band 4 and be supported to complete the necessary in-house training programme to progress to a Band 5 Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our newly established team of ward based clinical pharmacy technicians. You will be working alongside the pharmacy team and the wider MDT in a wide range of specialties, including: surgery, medicine, elderly care as well as the new ITU/ critical care team.
In addition to excellent communication and team-working skills, you must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and have completed an accredited medicines management qualification. You must hold an Accredited Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification to be suitable for this post.
Applications welcome from newly qualified or soon to be qualified Pharmacy Technicians on a Band 4 to 5 progression basis. This applies to those who have recently completed their course but have not received their certificates, or are awaiting GPhC registration, and those due to complete their course in September 2025.
Main duties of the job
Provide a pharmaceutical service for inpatients at Kingston Hospital in line with Trust and National standards.
Complete medicines reconciliation within a timely manner to meet NICE guidance and highlight discrepancies to ward-pharmacist. Provide advice to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals on medication issues in order to achieve the best outcomes for the patients, as well as providing pharmaceutical training, supervision and support for colleagues.
Assess patients own drugs (POD) for re-use.
Adapt as required when working in different ward specialities.
Maintain APCT qualification by supporting the dispensary on a regular and ad hoc basis.
About us
Developmentand staff wellbeing
Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Details
Date posted
01 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£35,763 to £43,466 a year pa incl of Outer London HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
396-NN-7355494-ACS-AL-Z
Job locations
Kingston Hospital
Galsworthy Road
Kingston
KT2 7QB
Employer details
Employer name
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingston Hospital
Galsworthy Road
Kingston
KT2 7QB
Employer's website
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