Band 5 Pharmacy Technician - Kent
Pulse Healthcare · Kent
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About the role
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?
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