Pharmacy Dispenser Lead

KFM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Dispensary Lead for the On-site Outpatient Pharmacy team at King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill. You will oversee day-to-day dispensary operations, supervise staff and support the Pharmacy Manager in achieving KPIs.

Applicants should have hospital pharmacy experience, GPhC registration and strong communication and leadership abilities, with flexibility for late duties and weekends. Competitive salary and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Hospital pharmacy experience with supervisory or operational management.
• Sound knowledge of pharmacy regulations and legislation.
• Strong communication, organisational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Outpatient Dispensary, organising workload and supervising all dispensary staff.
• Deputise for the Pharmacy Manager during periods of absence, ensuring the smooth running of the dispensary.
• Oversee dispensing of outpatient prescriptions, controlled drugs and private prescriptions to agreed performance targets.
• Review dispensary errors and implement strategies to mitigate risk and improve performance.
• Support recruitment, induction, training and ongoing development of dispensary staff.
• Generate and maintain an effective dispensary rota and ensure adequate stock control.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Regulatory knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science

GPhC registration

Job description

Salary: £47,900 - £56,950 + up to 12% annual bonus

Flexibility:On site — this role requires full-time on-site presence in the Outpatient Dispensary at King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill.

Type:Permanent

Salary: £47,900 - £56,950 per annum + up to 12% annual bonus

We are looking for an experienced Dispensary Lead to join our Outpatient Pharmacy team, ideally with experience within hospital pharmacy dispensary services. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in leading the day-to-day operations of the dispensary, ensuring the safe, effective and efficient dispensing of medicines while supporting the Pharmacy Manager in meeting dispensary KPIs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Outpatient Dispensary, organising workload and supervising all dispensary staff.
• Deputise for the Pharmacy Manager during periods of absence, ensuring the smooth running of the dispensary.
• Oversee dispensing of outpatient prescriptions, controlled drugs and private prescriptions to agreed performance targets.
• Review dispensary errors and implement strategies to mitigate risk and improve performance.
• Support recruitment, induction, training and ongoing development of dispensary staff.
• Generate and maintain an effective dispensary rota and ensure adequate stock control.

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 plus accredited underpinning knowledge (e.g. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science), or equivalent.
• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain.
• Relevant experience in a hospital pharmacy, including supervisory or operational management experience.
• Sound knowledge of the regulations and legislation relevant to pharmacy services.
• Strong communication, organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage a team effectively.
• Able to work flexibly to support late duty, weekend and bank holiday dispensary services.

Advert Close:27th September

Interview Date(s): 1st & 2nd October

£38,488 - £46,852 per annum inclusive of HCAS (Inner)

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

£38,488 - £46,852 per annum inclusive of HCAS (Inner)

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

£38,488 - £46,852 per annum inclusive of HCAs

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust