Band 5 Locum Pharmacy Store Manager

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Band 5 Locum Pharmacy Store Manager in Greater London. This role involves overseeing pharmacy operations, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. You will play a crucial role in improving pharmacy services and patient care, making it an exciting opportunity for proactive individuals passionate about healthcare. With a focus on leadership and stock management, you will contribute to the efficient running of pharmacy services. Join a supportive team that prioritizes your professional growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in pharmacy stores and management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the stores & distribution team for smooth operations.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Conduct regular stock checks and manage waste reduction.

Skills

Team Management

Stock Management

Compliance with Safety Regulations

Training & Education

Leadership

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC

2 years’ staff management experience

2 years’ experience in pharmacy stores

Tools

Epic system

Job description

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Band 5 Locum Pharmacy Store Manager, Greater London

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Client:

Pulse

Location:

Greater London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Retail

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Role: Locum Pharmacy Store Manager
Banding: Band 5
Location: Sutton
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Full-time
Rate: Day: £19 – £22 per hour

About the role:

The Pharmacy team at seeking a dedicated and skilled Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join our team. As a Band 5 Pharmacy Store Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the pharmacy stores and distribution services. You will be responsible for managing a dedicated team, ensuring the efficient and effective running of day-to-day operations. Your leadership will be vital in maintaining high standards of service, stock management, and compliance with safety regulations. This role is perfect for a proactive and organized individual with a passion for improving pharmacy services and patient care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Team Management: Lead and coordinate the stores & distribution team, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Service Provision: Ensure an efficient top-up and distribution service to all wards and departments.
• Stock Management: Conduct regular stock level and expiry date checks in line with SOPs.
• Training & Education: Participate in the training of pharmacists, technicians, and assistants.
• Project Support :Contribute to trust-wide and departmental projects requiring stores & distribution expertise.
• Waste Reduction: Maintain and rotate stock levels to minimize waste.
• Supervision: Oversee tasks such as cycle counts, picking lists, and stock management.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to Good & Safe Practices and the Health & Safety at Work Act.
• Storage Management: Ensure proper storage of medicinal products, maintaining temperature requirements.
• Ward Service Coordination: Manage the ward topping-up service and produce weekly rotas.
• Stock Review: Regularly review ward stock lists with colleagues.
• Medical Gases Management: Oversee medical gases storage and supply, ensuring training requirements are met.
• Staff Training: Assist in training and accrediting Pharmacy Assistants, Technicians, Pharmacists, and Pre-registration trainees.
• Procedure Adherence: Train new staff in ward topping-up procedures and monitor their progress.
• Record Keeping: Ensure SOPs are followed, and records are maintained accurately.
• Drug Recall Coordination: Manage actions related to the department’s drug recall procedure.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Essential: Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhCMinimum of 2 years’ staff management/supervision experienceMinimum of 2 years’ experience working within a pharmacy stores and distribution service
• Desirable: Strong leadership and coordination abilitiesProficiency in using the Epic system for stores and distribution

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.