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King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Senior Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 22 September 2026

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Job summary

Are you a motivated and compassionate Pharmacy Technician who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care? Do you want to work in a supportive, collaborative environment where your skills and expertise make a real difference to patients' lives? If so, we would love to hear from you.

At the Denmark Hill (DH), we are transforming the way we deliver care and are seeking a proactive, flexible, and forward-thinking individual to join our Medicines Management team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an innovative service that values teamwork, professional development, and patient-centred care.

**This is a job-shared role - 7.5h week**

You will be part of a supportive and experienced team of Medicines Management Pharmacy Technicians, rotating across a range of clinical specialties. This varied role offers excellent opportunities to broaden your clinical knowledge, develop new skills, and gain valuable experience in different specialist areas. Acting as a vital link between ward teams and pharmacy services, you will help optimise medicines use and enhance the patient experience.

Join us and be part of a team where your contribution is valued, your development is supported, and your work truly makes a difference every day.

Main duties of the job

As a Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician, you will play a key role in delivering a safe, high-quality, and patient-focused ward-based pharmaceutical service at the Denmark Hill (DH) site.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will help ensure patients receive safe, effective, and timely medicines support throughout their care journey, contributing directly to improved patient outcomes and patient safety.

You will support the delivery and development of ward-based medicines management services across a range of clinical specialties on a rotational basis. Responsibilities include medicines reconciliation, assessing patients' own medicines, transcribing medicines, counselling patients, supporting medicine returns, and coordinating discharge medicines, including dispensing TTAs on wards and in dispensary.

You will also support the induction and training of pharmacy staff , while gaining valuable leadership experience through line management of a Pharmacy Support Worker.

The role includes supporting dispensary services, including dispensing activities and accuracy checking. We are looking for a registered Pharmacy Technician who has achieved, or is working towards, the Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification and is passionate about delivering excellent patient care in a dynamic team environment.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum, inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Job share

Reference number

213-Division-A-8217439

Job locations

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake medicines management accreditations for Medicines Reconciliation, transcribing and patients own drug (POD) checks, carrying out appropriate duties with the guidance of a qualified lead pharmacy technician or pharmacist once accredited.
To maintain compliance with Kings policies and procedures for Medicines Management Pharmacy Technicians. Compliance will be monitored and assessed by the line manager.
To be the technical link person between wards and pharmacy, and to manage calls and requests as appropriate for the pharmacy team, via the Wifi phones.
To propose and implement policies and new working practices for ward based pharmacy services that will have an impact in the care group or Division.
To adhere to and maintain quality standards and performance indicators for service developments implemented.
To support the Pharmacy Clinical Services team in the development of the medicines management pharmacy technician service.
Be able to accuracy check clinically screened dispensed prescriptions, according to policy.
To be able to use Trust EPIC computer systems to record medication histories, order nonstock medication, endorse PODs and Patient Own Drugs at Home assessments.
To highlight medicine management incidents using the InPhase system and develop corrective/ preventative action plans with management e.g. fridge incidents, missing orders and dispensing/ administration errors.
To cover or to participate in dispensary services as necessary including leading the day to day running of the ward based satellite pharmacy if relevant to the speciality. These includes dispensing inpatient, outpatient and discharge medication.
To participate in the induction of new pharmacy and ward staff as required.
To participate in the training and supervision of pharmacy technicians to support the implementation of patient-focused service developments as appropriate.
To be a line manager for a band 3 medicines management pharmacy assistant
To participate in research and audits undertaken in Pharmacy with regard to pharmacy Clinical Services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake medicines management accreditations for Medicines Reconciliation, transcribing and patients own drug (POD) checks, carrying out appropriate duties with the guidance of a qualified lead pharmacy technician or pharmacist once accredited.
To maintain compliance with Kings policies and procedures for Medicines Management Pharmacy Technicians. Compliance will be monitored and assessed by the line manager.
To be the technical link person between wards and pharmacy, and to manage calls and requests as appropriate for the pharmacy team, via the Wifi phones.
To propose and implement policies and new working practices for ward based pharmacy services that will have an impact in the care group or Division.
To adhere to and maintain quality standards and performance indicators for service developments implemented.
To support the Pharmacy Clinical Services team in the development of the medicines management pharmacy technician service.
Be able to accuracy check clinically screened dispensed prescriptions, according to policy.
To be able to use Trust EPIC computer systems to record medication histories, order nonstock medication, endorse PODs and Patient Own Drugs at Home assessments.
To highlight medicine management incidents using the InPhase system and develop corrective/ preventative action plans with management e.g. fridge incidents, missing orders and dispensing/ administration errors.
To cover or to participate in dispensary services as necessary including leading the day to day running of the ward based satellite pharmacy if relevant to the speciality. These includes dispensing inpatient, outpatient and discharge medication.
To participate in the induction of new pharmacy and ward staff as required.
To participate in the training and supervision of pharmacy technicians to support the implementation of patient-focused service developments as appropriate.
To be a line manager for a band 3 medicines management pharmacy assistant
To participate in research and audits undertaken in Pharmacy with regard to pharmacy Clinical Services.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3 plus accredited underpinning knowledge [BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent] or equivalent.
Registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification or working towards
Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice

Desirable

HEE Medicines Optimisation course or equivalent
Successfully completion of development courses relevant to practice

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Knowledge of all regulations and legislation relevant to pharmacy, dispensary and clinical services
Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
Substantial post registration experience in hospital setting
Experience of training and supervision of pharmacy staff
Experience of delivery service to patients or the public.

Desirable

Significant experience post registration relevant to hospital pharmacy practice with assessed competencies
Experience of research and audit work

Skills and Competencies

Essential

Be able to provide and receive complex information on medicines use, ward and dispensary services
Be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with staff and patients
Track record of successfully working within teams
Be able to provide and receive complex information on medicines use, ward and dispensary services
Able to motivate self and use initiative
Be able to analyse and interpret information relating to medicines and their uses
Be able to make sound judgments in relation to service provided or patient-specific issues
Be able to recognise own limitation
Be able to plan own activities on a day to day and ongoing basis
Problem solving skills
Be able to meet deadlines
Ability to work well under pressure by prioritising and managing time effectively
Be able to work in a busy demand-led service with occasional exposure to verbal aggression from patients
Be able to organise the supervision of trainees
To possess highly developed physical skills in relation to accuracy
Able to participate in pharmacy 7-day service including the Late Duty, Weekend and Bank Holiday Service.

Desirable

Be able to influence junior medical staff
Be able to use presentational aids

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3 plus accredited underpinning knowledge [BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent] or equivalent.
Registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification or working towards
Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice

Desirable

HEE Medicines Optimisation course or equivalent
Successfully completion of development courses relevant to practice

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Knowledge of all regulations and legislation relevant to pharmacy, dispensary and clinical services
Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
Substantial post registration experience in hospital setting
Experience of training and supervision of pharmacy staff
Experience of delivery service to patients or the public.

Desirable

Significant experience post registration relevant to hospital pharmacy practice with assessed competencies
Experience of research and audit work

Skills and Competencies

Essential

Be able to provide and receive complex information on medicines use, ward and dispensary services
Be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with staff and patients
Track record of successfully working within teams
Be able to provide and receive complex information on medicines use, ward and dispensary services
Able to motivate self and use initiative
Be able to analyse and interpret information relating to medicines and their uses
Be able to make sound judgments in relation to service provided or patient-specific issues
Be able to recognise own limitation
Be able to plan own activities on a day to day and ongoing basis
Problem solving skills
Be able to meet deadlines
Ability to work well under pressure by prioritising and managing time effectively
Be able to work in a busy demand-led service with occasional exposure to verbal aggression from patients
Be able to organise the supervision of trainees
To possess highly developed physical skills in relation to accuracy
Able to participate in pharmacy 7-day service including the Late Duty, Weekend and Bank Holiday Service.

Desirable

Be able to influence junior medical staff
Be able to use presentational aids

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.

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Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief Pharmacy Technician, Clinical Services

Pau Rotger

[email protected]

02032994160

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum, inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Job share

Reference number

213-Division-A-8217439

Job locations

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

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