Dispensary Manager

Integrated Care System; Exeter; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Exeter seeks a Dispensary Manager responsible for overseeing pharmacy operations and leading a team. Candidates must be a registered Pharmacy Technician with strong leadership and interpersonal skills. The role involves ensuring compliance with pharmacy standards and managing service efficiency. This full-time position includes a competitive salary and various benefits, promising a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working schemes

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Pharmacy Technician with leadership skills.
• Experience in managing pharmacy services is essential.
• Ability to audit and maintain standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational aspects of the pharmacy dispensary.
• Lead and develop the dispensary team.
• Ensure compliance with all pharmacy guidelines.

Skills

Pharmacy management

Leadership

Training and development

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Go back Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Dispensary Manager

The closing date is 31 August 2025

• The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of the operational management of the pharmacy dispensary service including development of systems for service provision in line with pharmacy department and Trust objectives. Deliver a safe, prompt and efficient service which is compliant with legislation and pharmacy professional standards as defined by the GPhC .
• The post holder will be required to provide and co-ordinate the pharmacy dispensary service across the Trust ensuring internal services are delivered in accordance with the Medicines Management Policy and local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• The post holder will be required to lead and manage the pharmacy dispensary team to deliver the service providing technical guidance, training and development for all staff grades within the team.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

This post provides a unique opportunity to join the pharmacy team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for a highly motivated, adaptable and conscientious full-time registered Pharmacy Technician to join Dispensary team as the Dispensary Manager. You must have an eye for detail, work with a high level of accuracy and have effective interpersonal skills.

The Royal Devon was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

As a key member of the Trust, youll be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients when they need it most.

You will be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills while managing staff, providing training and ensuring that safe and efficient systems of work are maintained in the dispensary. You will also be responsible for auditing the service to ensure it meets agreed performance and quality standards.

Any successful applicant for the above post will be required to participate in 7 day working to include late duties, bank holidays and weekend working.

Job responsibilities

The full job description outlines the key areas of responsibility for the role and the person specification details the qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience required. For more information on the Job Description please view the attachment linked to the advert.

If you believe you have the skills and experience necessary to fulfill this role we look forward to hearing from you.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Requirement to participate in 7 day working to include late duties, bank holidays and weekend working.

Interview Date: Monday 8th September 2025

For further details please contact: Sajjad Kanani, Deputy Clinical Pharmacy Manager on 01392 404809.

Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2025/6 rates, inclusive of a 3.6% pay award which will be implemented later this year. If you join before the implementation date, the pay award will be backdated to your start date. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2024/5 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers)

This post has been identified as involving access to vulnerable adults and/or children and in line with Trust policy successful applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Check/Enhanced Disclosure Check.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

185-1421-11131

Job locations

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust