Deputy Dispensary Manager
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Margate, CT9 4ANView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 October 2026
10 days leftJob description
Come and work with the APTUK award nominated Pharmacy Technician Team of the Year 2023. At EKHUFT we pride ourselves on progression and innovation, as...
Working closely with the Dispensary Managers ,the post holder will support and facilitate the implementation of planned organisational changes in our Dispensary at the Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital in Margate 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 695,000 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.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
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 on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Completion or willing to work towards Leadership and Management: Team Leader Level 3 apprenticeship programme
- GSCE in Maths, English and Science at grade A*-C/ 9-4
- Completion of Practice supervisor/educational supervisor program or Equivalent
- NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
Desirable
- Medicine Optimisation ; National Qualification
- EKHUFT Foundation Leadership program or equivalent Practice supervisor of Equivalent NVQ assessor
- NVQ in Pharmacy level 3 with BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science as underpinning knowledge or equivalent
- Registration as a member of the General Pharmaceutical Council maintaining mandatory CPD requirement
- National Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Qualification
Skills and experience
Essential
- Three years 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
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 JAC 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
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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