Dispensary Manager (ACT)

Sterling Cross Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist pharmacy in Chester is seeking an experienced Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician to take on the role of Dispensary Manager. The position involves leading pharmacy operations and managing a dedicated team, with training and support provided for development in clinical pharmacy practices. This permanent, full-time role offers excellent benefits, including no weekends and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

No weekends

Full training provided

Supportive staff and management

Further opportunities for professional development

Public transport links

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must have GPhC registration as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Accuracy Checking certification is essential.
• Experience working in a high-volume pharmacy is necessary.
• Pharmacy management experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead standard operations and manage the pharmacy team.
• Ensure safe dispensing of prescriptions in compliance with regulations.
• Liaise with senior clinical professionals regarding service needs.

Skills

Pharmacy Management

Accuracy Checking

High-Volume Dispensing

Education

Registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician

Accuracy Checking certification

Job description

A specialist pharmacy team in Chester is looking for anexperienced Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACT)to join them as theirDispensary Manager.

The team works closely with healthcare providers across the area to optimise clinical pharmacy care for their patients, with a particular focus on mental health.

As the Dispensary Manager, you will lead the standard operations of the pharmacy and manage the activities of the team (which consists of Pharmacist, technical and dispensing staff).

The service uses an EPMA system and is non-patient-facing; you’ll liaise with senior clinical professionals concerning their service needs and use your accuracy checking credentials to ensure prescriptions are consistently dispensed safely, in compliance with all regulatory policies.

Clinical / mental health pharmacy experience is not essential for this role; training and development will be provided.

This role would best suit an experienced, managerially-inclined ACT who is used to dispensing large volumes and is ready for the next level in their career.

This is apermanent,full-timerole for a Dispensary Manager (ACT), Mon-Fri.

Person specification:

• (Essential) Registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician

• (Essential) Accuracy Checking certification

• (Essential) Experience working within a high-volume pharmacy

• (Essential) Experience in pharmacy management

• (Desirable) Clinical / mental health pharmacy experience

Benefits and enhancements include:

• Free on-site parking

• No weekends

• Full training provided

• Supportive staff and management

• Further opportunities for professional development

• Public transport links

• Pension scheme