Senior Pharmacy Dispensary Lead & Homecare Operations

Ashford And St Peter'S Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a senior pharmacy professional to provide leadership for dispensary and homecare services, deputising for the Senior Operations Manager and guiding strategic change.

You will oversee workforce planning, contribute to governance, and support service transformation while ensuring safe, high‑quality pharmaceutical care across the trust.

Qualifications

• NV Level 3, BTEC or equivalent qualification.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• ACPT Qualification (Essential).
• Leadership/management qualification (Desirable).
• Practice Supervisor Qualification (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct line management to Dispensary Lead and Homecare team, incl. 1:1s, performance reviews and appraisals.
• Lead the development and implementation of pharmacy policies, governance frameworks and service improvement programmes.
• Chair or participate in interview panels and support staff induction.
• Coordinate weekend and bank holiday rotas and ensure safe dispensing of medicines.
• Support the development of homecare services and ensure timely invoicing and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Education

NV Level 3 / BTEC or equivalent qualification

Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council

ACPT Qualification

Leadership/management qualification

Practice Supervisor Qualification

Job description

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a senior pharmacy professional to provide leadership for dispensary and homecare services, deputising for the Senior Operations Manager and guiding strategic change.

You will oversee workforce planning, contribute to governance, and support service transformation while ensuring safe, high‑quality pharmaceutical care across the trust.