About this role
Band 5 Pharmacy Technician
Banding: Band 5 Location: Lambeth Hospital, South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust Start Date: ASAP Duration: Until 31/05/2026 Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00–17:15
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join the team at Lambeth Hospital, part of South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in mental health settings, medicines management, and hospital pharmacy environments. This role is essential in supporting high-quality patient care, ensuring safe and effective medication processes across the service.
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out comprehensive medicines reconciliation for new admissions.
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Support ward-based clinical pharmacy services as part of the MMT (Medicines Management Technician) team.
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Work closely with pharmacists, nursing staff, and wider MDT to ensure safe medication practices.
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date medication records.
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Provide patient counselling and support on medicines where required.
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Assist with stock control, ordering, and supply processes across the hospital.
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Contribute to continuous quality improvement within the pharmacy service.
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Qualifications & Experience
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Qualified Pharmacy Technician registered with the GPhC.
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Med Rec (medicines reconciliation) experience is essential.
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Proven experience as an MMT or within ward-based pharmacy services.
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Previous work in mental health settings is highly desirable.
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Hospital pharmacy experience required.
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Why Choose Pulse
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Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
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Streamlined compliance process.
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Access to a wide range of NHS and private sector roles nationwide.
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Weekly payroll and competitive rates.
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Reasonable Adjustments
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If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let me know so we can accommodate your needs.
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International Recruitment Notice
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Please note, this role is not open to international applicants requiring sponsorship.