Pharmacy Technician

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust Pharmacy Technician The closing date is 05 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Are you a dedicated, compassionate mental health professional committed to providing great care? Please note: this is a 12-month maternity cover post. This role would suit pharmacy technicians with previous mental health and hospital experience who are looking to consolidate their skills, as well as those with genuine interest in mental health from another sector. You will be working across all the bedded wards in the Dartford locality' Our Pharmacy Technicians are provided with opportunities for personal growth and development, including support to do accredited medicine management qualification and NHS leadership courses. If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, come and join our diverse and compassionate team committed to delivering excellent care and support for service users and their loved ones. All positions also benefit from a High Cost Area allowance. Previous applicants need not apply Main duties of the job In this role, you will support the Lead Pharmacy Technician and Lead Clinical Pharmacist in delivering a high-quality, patient-centred medicines management service within the locality. Key responsibilities include: Completing medicines reconciliation on admission. Supporting safe and timely discharge through effective medicines management. Providing patient counselling to ensure understanding and adherence. Coordinating the supply of medicines in line with clinical needs. Ensuring patients receive evidence-based pharmacological treatment, are involved in shared decision-making, and are regularly monitored for therapeutic response and potential side effects. Attending multidisciplinary team meetings and offering expert advice and support on medication-related issues. Contributing to audit, service development, and teaching initiatives. About us We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD. Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve. Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident. Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's working well together. Details Date posted 15 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata, plus High Cost Area Supplement Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 380-SS0790-E Job locations Littlebrook Hospital, Dartford Bow Arrow Lane, Stone, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6PB United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main