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.
Main duties of the job
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.
Kingston Hospital Pharmacy Department is a friendly, dynamic and innovative team, committed to providing an excellent medicines management/ optimisation service.
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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
- Practice Supervisor's qualification
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
- Excellent attention to detail
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of basic management principles including team management and motivation
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
- Practice Supervisor's qualification
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
- Excellent attention to detail
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of basic management principles including team management and motivation
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
