Senior Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary | Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Kingston Hospital Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join their dispensary team. This role involves supervising the technical team, leading departmental improvements, and ensuring timely service delivery. Applicants should be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and have experience in a hospital or community pharmacy setting. The organization emphasizes professional development and offers numerous wellbeing resources.

Benefits

On-site staff nursery

Wellbeing practitioners

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital or community pharmacy setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the dispensary technical team.
• Implement changes to benefit the department.
• Deputise for the Chief Technician.
• Ensure timely duty completion.
• Assist in developing and implementing SOPs.
• Coordinate daily stock checks and discrepancies.
• Assist in staff inductions.

Education

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our busy and friendly dispensary team at Kingston Hospital.

You will be working alongside an experienced team in a technician-led dispensary on providing a comprehensive dispensary service to a wide range of specialties including surgery, medicine, elderly care, critical care and our community services. You must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Applications from candidates with either a hospital or community background are welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the dispensary technical team and oversee the day to day running of the dispensary services.
• Lead the team and implement changes that benefit the Department.
• Deputise for the Chief Technician for allocated duties in their absence.
• Ensure duties are carried out in a timely manner and deadlines are met.
• Assist in the development and implementation of SOPs.
• Coordinate and investigate stock checks and discrepancies by completing daily stock check reports.
• Assist in the induction of new starters and staff rotating through both departments.

Development and Wellbeing

Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

Recognition

We take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Additional information

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Note: This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Sep 2025.