NHS

Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill, South East LondonView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£38,488 to £46,852

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Full time

Closing date

Not specified

In plain English

What this job actually involves

You will support the pharmacy team by checking medicine orders and helping ensure safe dispensing for mental health patients. The role suits someone who likes detail work, enjoys teamwork and wants to help people get the right medication.

What you'll need

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Pharmacy Technician qualification (typical for this role)
  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) (usual requirement)
  • Experience of medicines management or working in a pharmacy setting (common expectation)
  • Good communication skills to work with nurses and patients
  • Ability to use pharmacy computer systems and follow safety procedures

How to boost your chances

  • Make sure your GPhC registration is up to date before you apply
  • Highlight any experience you have with mental health or medicines management in your CV
  • Give a short example of how you have helped keep medication safety high
  • Read the Trust’s values and mention how you share them in your cover letter
  • Apply via the Trust’s online portal and double‑check all required documents are attached

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Job description

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We deliver specialist services in the London boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark, Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Wandsworth and Richmond. We are committed to provide a high quality and specialist care to our service users and we are recognised for our care and treatment we provide. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’. We …

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

Adzuna

First seen

20 September 2026

Last checked

1 October 2026

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About the employer

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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

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