Urgent & Emergency Care Pharmacy Tech — Band 4–5 Progression (Visa Sponsorship)

Transformationunitgm; Ashford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Technician (Band 4 – 5 progression) to join their team in Ashford. This permanent role involves working within Urgent and Emergency Care, aiming to provide a patient-focused medicines management service. Key responsibilities include completing medication histories, administering medications, and supporting healthcare professionals. Candidates must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and have relevant experience. The position offers a salary ranging from £27,485 to £30,162 per year with 37.5 working hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Experience completing audits.
• Experience counselling patients on medication.
• Post‑registration experience in a hospital pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Complete detailed medication histories.
• Administer intravenous and oral medications.
• Advise patients on new or changed medications.
• Support doctors and nurses with medication queries.
• Participate in discharge planning.

Skills

Excellent communication skills with patients and staff

Ability to work under pressure

Experience of training staff

Strong sense of responsibility

Education

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician

Medicines Optimisation Programme or equivalent evidence of competence

NVQ in Pharmacy Services level 3

Tools

Microsoft Word

Database management systems

Spreadsheet applications

Job description

A healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Technician (Band 4 – 5 progression) to join their team in Ashford. This permanent role involves working within Urgent and Emergency Care, aiming to provide a patient-focused medicines management service. Key responsibilities include completing medication histories, administering medications, and supporting healthcare professionals. Candidates must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and have relevant experience. The position offers a salary ranging from £27,485 to £30,162 per year with 37.5 working hours weekly.