Pharmacy Technician Dispensary Team Manager in Doncaster

A new pharmacy supply and dispensing provision is being created to service wards and community services at RDaSH. This has created the opportunity to build a new team to make it happen. This is a unique opportunity to be part of something from the ground up: shaping a modern, efficient, and patient-focused pharmacy service that directly supports the care delivered across our hospitals and community teams.

We’re creating a dedicated dispensary hub at our Tickhill Road site in Doncaster to improve access to medicines, enhance patient experience, and strengthen resilience across our supply chain. You’ll be joining a forward-thinking team that values innovation, professional growth, and collaboration which will enable you to play a key role in improving how patients receive their medication.

Looking ahead, the Trust intends to establish a wholly owned subsidiary by 2027 to take this service to the next level. Initially you will be employed by Flourish Enterprises and will be transferred to the new subsidiary on the same terms & conditions, once the business has been registered. Over time the business may expand into new markets such as community pharmacy and care home services, creating even more opportunities for career development and innovation.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, helping to design and deliver a pharmacy service that puts patients and professionals first and want to be part of an ambitious journey from day one we’d love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Play a central leadership role in the day-to-day running of the new pharmacy/dispensary service at RDaSH
• Report to the Superintendent Pharmacist
• Be responsible for managing dispensary operations
• Efficiently ensure the safe and timely supply of medicines to wards and community teams
• Embed high standards of medicines governance and patient safety from the outset
• Lead, support and develop a team of pharmacy technicians and support staff
• Maintain robust systems
• Ensure compliance with legislation and professional standards and local procedures
• Be a key point of expertise within the service
• Manage supply disruptions to contribute to service improvement
• Act as a trusted professional resource for clinical colleagues

This role offers the opportunity to help build and shape a modern dispensary service from the ground up. Success will be defined by a well-organised and resilient operation with a confident and well-supported team and a dispensary service that consistently delivers a safe patient-focused experience while adapting to the evolving needs of the organisation and the communities it serves.

About us

Flourish Enterprises is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company. Based in Woodfield Park, Doncaster we operate out of St Catherines House which is a historic grade II listed building. St Catherines House hosts an events and conference centre, Cafe Flourish, private businesses, and The Walled Garden which is a garden centre and visitor destination. Alongside and in conjunction with these business units, Flourish Enterprises provide the Vocational Pathway Programme. This programme supports individuals back into the workplace through volunteering or education by providing key skills and experiences. Flourish Enterprises also operates Woodfield24 which is a domiciliary care service delivering end of life care throughout the Doncaster borough.

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

Person Specification

Experience

• Substantial experience at senior pharmacy technician/Accuracy checking Pharmacy technician at approx. NHS AFC Band 5 or above
• Previous experience of line-managing direct reports
• Experience of supervising others and providing feedback for development
• Education and training of staff
• Experience of developing, reviewing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures
• Experience of implementing change
• Experience of quality improvement
• Experience of the management and development of information systems
• Experience of audit
• Experience of using ePMA system (SystmONE)
• Experience of managing pharmacy stock, procurement/supply management/wholesaler issues

Knowledge and Skills

• Substantial post qualification Pharmacy technician experience in pharmacy services
• Up to date clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge
• Up to date knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmacy practice e.g. controlled drugs
• Confident to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Understanding of hospital pharmacy systems
• Staff management and leadership skills
• Organisational and time management skills
• Auditing and analysis skills
• Ability to motivate and engage other members of staff
• Experience of training delivery
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders
• Excellent IT skills and ability to use information systems confidently including ability to use Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook
• Experience of training and mentoring students, foundation pharmacists and non-registered staff
• Knowledge of NHS discharge processes

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures for specialist area to degree or equivalent level acquired through training, NVQ3, BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or BTEC Level 3 Diploma in principles and practice for technicians
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as Pharmacy Technician
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development in line with GPhC requirements
• Further relevant pharmacy or management training/qualification e.g. NHS Leadership underpinning knowledge such as Mary Seacole or community pharmacy based leadership courses

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.