Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

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


Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BTEC or NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent)
  • Registration with the GPHC
  • Accreditation as an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician
  • Accredited Medicines Management Qualification

Desirable

  • Quality Improvement training and experience

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience working as a Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician
  • Knowledge and skills to mentor and develop various grades of staff
  • Good communication (at varying levels) and organisational skills
  • Computer literate inc. Word and Excel
  • Excellent attention to detail

Desirable

  • Knowledge and understanding of basic management principles including team management and motivation
  • Supervisory experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BTEC or NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent)
  • Registration with the GPHC
  • Accreditation as an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician
  • Accredited Medicines Management Qualification

Desirable

  • Quality Improvement training and experience

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience working as a Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician
  • Knowledge and skills to mentor and develop various grades of staff
  • Good communication (at varying levels) and organisational skills
  • Computer literate inc. Word and Excel
  • Excellent attention to detail

Desirable

  • Knowledge and understanding of basic management principles including team management and motivation
  • Supervisory experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Pharmacy Technician

Anwar Muhammad

anwarullah.muhammad@nhs.net

02085467711

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


Supporting documents

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