Lead Pharmacy Technician for Dispensary Services (Operations)

Ekhuft; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital trust is seeking a Lead Pharmacy Technician for Dispensary Services. This role involves overseeing operational aspects of three dispensaries while ensuring compliance and enhancing service quality. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a pharmacy operational team.
• Understanding of pharmacy laws and regulations.
• Strong communication and motivational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Dispensary Operational Team across three locations.
• Ensure safe delivery of pharmacy services and compliance with regulations.
• Support staff development and continuous service improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance

Collaboration

Job description

Lead Pharmacy Technician for Dispensary Services (Operations)

Lead Pharmacy Technician for Dispensary Services (Operations)

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At East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT), we pride ourselves on progression and innovation. As one of the first Trusts to embrace accuracy checking for Senior Pharmacy Assistants, we're committed to evolving pharmacy services for the benefit of our patients and staff. We are now looking for a Lead Pharmacy Technician for Dispensary Services to join our dynamic team, leading our three dispensaries and the dispensary managers, ensuring an efficient and seamless supply of medicines across the whole Trust. This role is essential in shaping the future of pharmacy operations within EKHUFT.

The Lead Pharmacy Technician for Dispensary Services will be a key member of our Operational Team, responsible for leading the delivery of pharmacy services across three dispensaries and supporting the operational service we provide to our patients and staff. As a leader, you will motivate and inspire staff, ensuring a smooth workflow, compliance with regulations, and top-tier patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Dispensary Operational Team, overseeing the three dispensaries, home delivery services, and dispensary managers.
• Ensure the efficient and safe delivery of pharmacy services within the three dispensaries, including a centralised weekend dispensing service
• Collaborate with the other operation teams within pharmacy to including the aseptic dispensing unit, homecare service and a centralised stores and distribution service, distributing over 40,000 items weekly.
• Work closely with the administrative and training teams to support continuous improvement, staff development, and education.
• Ensure compliance with relevant pharmacy laws and regulations, contributing to the safety, accuracy, and effectiveness of the dispensary's operations.
• Lead the team in continuous service improvement initiatives, identifying and implementing strategies to enhance the quality and efficiency of our dispensary services.
  
  

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sue Jones Job title: Deputy Chief Pharmacy Technician Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01227868711

07785387202

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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