Pharmacy Technician Band 5

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.

Why Choose Pulse?

From the moment you register with Pulse, our focus is entirely on you. Our specialist recruitment consultants understand your profession and are committed to finding the right opportunities to match your skills and aspirations. With exclusive access to roles across the UK, we offer a personalised and supportive recruitment experience that puts your career first.

How to Apply

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Reasonable Adjustments

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Salary Band: 20.0 - 21.0 GBP