Deputy Dispensary Manager
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Canterbury, CT13NGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Pharmacy Technician looking to further develop their leadership, supervisory, and...
Working closely with the Dispensary Managers ,the post holder will support and facilitate the implementation of planned organisational changes in our Dispensary at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford Kent. Training will be given to manage dispensary activities.
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We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Recognised competency-based qualification and one of the recognised knowledge-based qualifications, or a combined qualification
- Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council maintaining mandatory CPD requirement
- Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician
Desirable: - Medicine Optimisation experience; - Leadership/Management training; - Practice supervisor or equivalent
Skills and experience
Essential
- One-year leadership/management experience
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written
- Excellent organisational and coordination skills
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a high level of accuracy
- Drive and enthusiasm
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to work independently assessing priorities and managing own and others workload
- Ability to multitask and delegate appropriately
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Influencing and leadership skills
- Innovative thinking
Desirable
- Experience in a hospital dispensary environment
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to multi task
- Car driver
- Team leader
- Two years post qualification experience
Personal/professional attributes
Essential: - Working knowledge of current legislation and good practice relating to dispensary practice
Desirable: - Knowledge of CMM Computer system Knowledge of Robotics in Pharmacy
Other requirements
Essential: - To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values Ability to travel between locations
Desirable: - Member of APTUK
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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