Band 5 Pharmacy Technician - ACT/MMT - South London

Pulse is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join the pharmacy team in South London. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled pharmacy technician to work within a specialist mental health setting, supporting ward-based medicines management services and ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines.

The successful candidate will work closely with pharmacists, nursing teams, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care, contribute to medicines optimisation initiatives, and support positive patient outcomes across the Trust.

• →Provide ward-based pharmacy technician support across designated clinical areas.
• →Undertake medicines reconciliation and support medicines optimisation activities.
• →Assist in ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
• →Perform Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) duties where appropriate.
• →Support patients through medication counselling and medicine-related advice.
• →Work collaboratively with pharmacists and multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient care.
• →Maintain accurate pharmaceutical records and documentation.
• →Contribute to clinical audits, service developments, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and maintain up-to-date mandatory CPD requirements.
• Hold an Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification.
• Possess the HEE Medicines Optimisation qualification or equivalent.
• Have proven post-qualification hospital pharmacy experience.
• Demonstrate substantial ward-based pharmacy experience.
• Possess strong knowledge of medicines management principles and safe clinical practice.
• Be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Have excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

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