Pay: £20 — £21 GBP per hour

Employer job description

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

Job Title:

Pharmacy Technician – Medicines Management

Banding:

Band 5

Location:

Kent

Start Date:

ASAP

Duration:

Ongoing

Hourly Rate:

£20-21

Working Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to work with an established pharmacy team in Kent. This role focuses on ward-based medicines management activities, supporting safe and effective patient care through accurate medicines reconciliation, patient counselling, and clinical support. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring medicines are used safely and efficiently across inpatient wards, working closely with pharmacists and multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake medicines reconciliations for patients on hospital wards.
Perform accuracy checking duties where appropriate.
Conduct controlled drug (CD) audits and support compliance.
Provide patient counselling on medicines and support safe discharge processes.
Work collaboratively with pharmacists and ward teams to optimise patient care.

Qualifications and Experience

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

Band 5 Pharmacy Technician (Medicines Management) - Kent