Hospital Dispensary Lead & Change Champion

Transformation Unit; Margate; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust in Margate is seeking a Deputy Dispensary Manager to lead and develop the dispensary team within the Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital. The role focuses on supervision, process improvement and staff development.

The position requires leadership experience, registered pharmacy qualifications, and strong communication skills to support safe, efficient patient care within the NHS trust.

Qualifications

• Leadership and management training completed or underway.
• Pharmacy services qualifications and regulatory registration.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support and facilitate implementation of organisational changes in the Dispensary.
• Assist Dispensary Manager with supervision and training.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in dispensary activities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Delegation

Problem solving

Education

Leadership and Management: Team Leader Level 3 apprenticeship programme

GCSE in Maths, English and Science (A*-C/9-4)

Practice supervisor/educational supervisor programme or equivalent

NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or equivalent

EKHUFT Foundation Leadership programme or equivalent

NVQ in Pharmacy Level 3 with BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science

GPhC registration with CPD

Job description

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust in Margate is seeking a Deputy Dispensary Manager to lead and develop the dispensary team within the Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital. The role focuses on supervision, process improvement and staff development.

The position requires leadership experience, registered pharmacy qualifications, and strong communication skills to support safe, efficient patient care within the NHS trust.