Deputy Service Manager for Dispensary and Distribution

4 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Deputy Service Manager to join our pharmacy team at Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for the management of stock control, including temperature monitoring, and will work closely with the lead pharmacy technician for dispensary and distribution on a daily basis.

Main Responsibilities

  • Manage all stock in the pharmacy department
  • Work closely with the lead pharmacy technician for Dispensary and Distribution on a daily basis, effectively managing teams of pharmacy assistants
  • Provide training and mentorship for new starters in the dispensary and in stores
  • Assist in procurement for the pharmacy department

About Us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979.

Person Specification

  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures acquired through diploma level qualification or equivalent training and experience
  • GPhC accredited qualification in pharmacy
  • Experience in hospital pharmacy including working within a pharmacy dispensary
  • Experience in managing a service and/or leading a team
  • Experience in managing projects or change management
  • Knowledge of legislation and standards relevant to the dispensing of prescriptions and management of a hospital pharmacy dispensary
  • Logical and lateral thinking skills
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and organisational skills
  • Ability to manage priorities, work efficiently under pressure, and deal calmly with unpredictable workflow and regular interruptions
  • Highly proficient in the use of pharmacy management systems and proficient in the use of a range of IT applications

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and career progression. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional pharmaceutical care and thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment, we want to hear from you.



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