At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our pharmacy team to deliver clinical services in mental health settings.
- Company: Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, dedicated to improving young people's health.
- Benefits: Professional development, accredited qualifications, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for growth and travel across Kent and Medway.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Qualified Pharmacy Technician with strong communication skills and a passion for mental health.
The predicted salary is between 37900 - 44000 £ per year.
Pharmacy Technician | Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
We are seeking a qualified Pharmacy Technician with an interest in working in Mental Health Services to join our expanding pharmacy team delivering clinical pharmacy services across community and inpatient settings.
The role supports and develops the clinical pharmacy service within Kent and Medway Children and Young People’s Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Key responsibilities include medicines reconciliation, discharge planning, patient counselling, medicines supply, supporting community clinic pharmacy services, using EPMA/medicines informatics systems, completing physical health checks for children and young people on psychotropic medication, and contributing to audits, teaching and training.
The post holder will deliver a comprehensive medicines management service across inpatient and community CYPMHS settings and engage directly with young people and their families, ensuring their views inform care decisions.
The role also promotes improvements in the quality, safety, and cost‑effectiveness of medicines use across the CYPMHS pathway, supports the safe transition of patients across care settings, and provides counselling to patients and carers to support medicines optimisation and adherence.
Location and travel: The base is Kent and Medway CYPMHS in Canterbury with periodic travel to other sites across Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust.
Eligibility and requirements: Full, valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business purposes (unless a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Proactive, compassionate individual with strong communication skills, genuine interest in working directly with young people, families and healthcare professionals.
Professional development opportunities include accredited medicines management qualifications and NHS leadership programmes.
- Promote improvements in the quality, safety, and cost‑effectiveness of medicines use across the CYPMHS pathway.
- Support the safe transition of patients across care settings, ensuring continuity and seamless pharmaceutical care.
- Provide counselling to patients and carers to support medicines optimisation and adherence.
- Engage directly with young people and their families, ensuring their views inform decisions about their care.
The advert closes on Monday 20 Jul 2026.
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