Pay: £20 — £21 GBP per hour

Employer job description

From Pulse's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.

Job Title:

Pharmacy Technician – Kent

Banding:

Band 5

Location:

Kent

Start Date:

ASAP

Duration:

3 months (option to extend)

Hourly Rate:

£20-21

Working Hours:

37.5 hours per week over 5 days

Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking an experienced Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join an established pharmacy team in Kent. This role is primarily ward-based, supporting medicines management and ensuring safe and effective patient care through accurate medicines reconciliation, auditing, and patient engagement. The successful candidate will work closely with pharmacists and multidisciplinary teams, playing a key role in optimising medicines use across inpatient services.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake medicines reconciliation for patients on hospital wards.
Perform accuracy checking of documentation and prescriptions.
Carry out controlled drug (CD) audits to ensure compliance.
Provide patient counselling to support safe medicines use and discharge.
Work collaboratively with pharmacy and ward teams to maintain high standards of care.

Qualifications and Experience

Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Experience undertaking medicines reconciliation in a hospital setting (essential).
Previous NHS hospital ward experience preferred.
ACPT qualification desirable but not essential.
Strong communication and organisational skills.

Band 5 Pharmacy Technician - Kent