Senior Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary Manager

NHS; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to manage the In-patient Dispensary Service. The role involves overseeing the supply of pharmaceuticals, training staff, and ensuring high standards of service delivery. Candidates should be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and exhibit strong leadership skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of leadership within pharmacy.
• Good knowledge of Medicines Management and Pharmacy Practice.
• Accredited Checking Technician.

Responsibilities

• Lead the In-patient Dispensary Service and manage supply of products.
• Provide training and supervision for staff.
• Review quality of service and maintain standards as per policies.

Skills

Leadership

Medicines Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Registered qualified Pharmacy Technician

NVQ/BTEC Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Job summary

To lead the Calderdale and Huddersfield In-patient Dispensary Service and the Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Assistant Team, under the operational management of the Chief Pharmacy Technician.

Toprovide, maintain and develop In-patient Dispensary Services in accordance with the agreed safe systems of work to ensure an efficient and accurate dispensary service.

The post holder is responsible for:

• the operational management of the In-patient Dispensary service, managing the supply of pharmaceutical products to wards and departments, under the leadership of the Chief Pharmacy Technician
• Providing training and supervision of all grades of staff of the section, with clear allocation of duties

Main duties of the job

2.1 Main Tasks

• Support the Chief Technician in setting the strategic direction for the Technical Pharmacy Service
• Contribute to the development of the annual business plan and strategic planning for the Pharmacy Directorate
• Implement Trust policies in relation to the Technical Pharmacy Service
• Continually review the quality and standard of service provision through consultation with users of the Pharmacy Service and makes recommendations for improvement to the Chief Technician
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies, procedures and records for the Pharmacy Service and medicines management
• Ensures efficient use of the drug budget by effective medicines management and stock control
• Ensure the appropriate stock control and storage of materials and safe maintenance of equipment used in the provision of the Pharmacy services
• Participates in weekend, public holidays and extended hours provision of pharmacy services
• Complies with Trust policies relating to security and patient confidentiality and to ensure that procedures are undertaken within safe systems of work and legislation

About us

We employ more than 6,500 staffwho deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals,Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, healthcentres and in patients' homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.

We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.

We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.

We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation.Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS- yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boardslisten to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members - patients, staff andthe local community.

Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in thechanges to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.

Details Date posted

09 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

372-FSS2730

Job locations

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Pharmacy Department

Huddersfield

HX3 0PW

Job description Job responsibilities

To lead the Calderdale and Huddersfield In-patient Dispensary Service and the Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Assistant Team, under the operational management of the Chief Pharmacy Technician.

Toprovide, maintain and develop In-patient Dispensary Services in accordance with the agreed safe systems of work to ensure an efficient and accurate dispensary service.

The post holder is responsible for:

• the operational management of the In-patient Dispensary service, managing the supply of pharmaceutical products to wards and departments, under the leadership of the Chief Pharmacy Technician
• Providing training and supervision of all grades of staff of the section, with clear allocation of duties.

Please see attached Job Description and Personal specification for further details.

Job description Job responsibilities

To lead the Calderdale and Huddersfield In-patient Dispensary Service and the Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Assistant Team, under the operational management of the Chief Pharmacy Technician.

Toprovide, maintain and develop In-patient Dispensary Services in accordance with the agreed safe systems of work to ensure an efficient and accurate dispensary service.

The post holder is responsible for:

• the operational management of the In-patient Dispensary service, managing the supply of pharmaceutical products to wards and departments, under the leadership of the Chief Pharmacy Technician
• Providing training and supervision of all grades of staff of the section, with clear allocation of duties.

Please see attached Job Description and Personal specification for further details.

Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING Essential

• Registered qualified Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• NVQ/BTEC Level 3 in Pharmacy Services skills and Pharmaceutical Science or other equivalent qualification recognised by the General Pharmaceutical Council

Desirable

• NVQ Assessor
• Commitment to CPD
• Commitment to future developments in Pharmacy

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE Essential

• Able to demonstrate recent relevant experience of leadership within pharmacy
• Good knowledge of Medicines Management and Pharmacy Practice acquired through training and experience.
• Accredited Checking Technician.
• Good knowledge of dispensing standards and legislation relating to hospital pharmacy.
• Highly developed technical ability in area of work.
• Clinical audit
• Computer literate
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Education & Training skills
• Self-motivating and the ability to influence others
• Ability to manage change
• Excellent problem-solving skills

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES) Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Desirable

• Have an awareness of all Trust policies and procedures

Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING Essential

• Registered qualified Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• NVQ/BTEC Level 3 in Pharmacy Services skills and Pharmaceutical Science or other equivalent qualification recognised by the General Pharmaceutical Council

Desirable

• NVQ Assessor
• Commitment to CPD
• Commitment to future developments in Pharmacy

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE Essential

• Able to demonstrate recent relevant experience of leadership within pharmacy
• Good knowledge of Medicines Management and Pharmacy Practice acquired through training and experience.
• Accredited Checking Technician.
• Good knowledge of dispensing standards and legislation relating to hospital pharmacy.
• Highly developed technical ability in area of work.
• Clinical audit
• Computer literate
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Education & Training skills
• Self-motivating and the ability to influence others
• Ability to manage change
• Excellent problem-solving skills

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES) Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Desirable

• Have an awareness of all Trust policies and procedures

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Pharmacy Department

Huddersfield

HX3 0PW

Employer's website

https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Pharmacy Department

Huddersfield

HX3 0PW

Employer's website

https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)