Pharmacy Technician Lead

1 day ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Kings College Hospital Full time

Job Overview

Kings College Hospital is a leading teaching Trust in the UK, providing a comprehensive range of hospital services across its sites. As a Senior Pharmacy Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the Dispensary Manager in the day-to-day management of the dispensary.

The post holder will be responsible for organizing the dispensary-based services, including inpatients, outpatients, TTAs and controlled drugs, to agreed performance targets. This will involve managing workload, quality of dispensing, and supporting the Dispensary Manager in meeting dispensary KPIs.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • To organize the dispensary-based services, including inpatients, outpatients, TTAs and controlled drugs, to agreed performance targets with guidance and support from the Dispensary Manager.
  • To deputise for the Deputy Dispensary Manager during periods of absence, taking responsibility for the smooth running of the dispensary and resolving problems as they arise.
  • To assist with the writing, implementation and updating of policies and procedures specific to the dispensary service.
  • To review dispensary errors, ensuring actions are taken to address poor performance and reporting progress to the Dispensary Manager.
  • To take part in the dispensary checking rota.
  • To assist with good stock control, ensuring the efficient use of resources, keeping waste to a minimum and encouraging the reuse of medicines where possible.
  • To cover, where appropriate, the duties of other senior Dispensary staff in their absence.
  • To assist with the preparation of weekly rotas to ensure all dispensary duties have sufficient staffing.
  • To regularly monitor activity and quality data and use this information to maintain a quality service.

Person Specification

  • NVQ Pharmacy services Level 3 plus accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent) or equivalent.
  • Professional registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
  • Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification, or currently undertaking.

About Kings College Hospital

Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest and busiest teaching Trusts in the UK. We provide a full range of local hospital services across our different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.

Salary and Benefits

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Pharmacy Technician. The salary for this role is £39,209 - £45,597 per annum, inclusive of HCA. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including annual leave entitlement, flexible working options, and access to professional development opportunities.

We are committed to providing excellent patient care and promoting a positive work-life balance for our employees. If you are passionate about pharmacy services and want to make a difference in the lives of our patients, please apply for this role today.



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