Medicines Management 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. South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician The closing date is 19 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced pharmacy technician to join our established, friendly, and dynamic medicines management team at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will support the safe, effective, and timely supply of medicines to patients and end users across the Maudsley Hospital, and will also cover some dispensary services. Main duties of the job To participate in the provision of pharmaceutical care initiatives to ensure the safe, appropriate and cost effective use of medicines. To provide safe, timely, cost effective appropriate and high quality pharmaceutical services for patients and staff. To act as a role model to junior staff and provide support and training To assist in ensuring that key processes and procedures are in place To supervise Pharmacy Technicians, Assistant Technical Officers and, where appropriate Pre Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPT) You will be a registered pharmacy technician with an NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent. You will be an accredited checking technician, although applications will be considered from those who are working towards accreditation. Education and training is encouraged and support is provided by the education and training Chief Technician. As part of the medicines management team , you will have responsibility for the delivery of a high quality service to both inpatients and outpatients at SLaM. This post provides the opportunity to use your skills providing patient care at ward level, as well as delivering an efficient, technician led dispensary service. The post involves working alongside our clinical pharmacists providing an integrated delivery of pharmaceutical care initiatives for patients in the Trust to ensure safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines. About us South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust provides the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK. We are a world leading Trust in research, working closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King's College London. Our services include the Maudsley Hospital, Bethlem Royal Hospital and the Ladywell unit at Lewisham Hospital. We are also part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. The pharmacy department provides a clinical and dispensing service to wards and community teams in Croydon, Southwark, Lambeth and Lewisham as well as a wide variety of community mental health teams. We provide information about medication to both staff and patients to improve understanding and contribute to evidence-based care. Details Date posted 05 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (Inner) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 334-CLI-8274327 Job locations Maudsley Hospital Denmark Hill, Camberwell / Landor Road London SE5 8AZ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities To provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical Medicines Management service to patients. To work as an Accredited Checking Technician and be able to check clinically screened prescriptions. To be able to act independently in following depart