As Dispensary Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operational delivery of the dispensary service, ensuring safe, efficient and patient-focused pharmacy services. You will manage and develop the dispensary team, oversee workload and staffing, support training and professional development, and drive improvements that enhance safety, efficiency and patient experience.,
- To be responsible for proposing and implementing policies in relation to the dispensary service that has an impact both within Patient Services and across the Trust
- To be responsible for the regular review of operational policies and procedures specific to the provision of the dispensary services.
- To support Patient Services, in the strategic developmental and planning of the dispensary services provision to the Trust.
- To deliver a customer-focused service to all patients who attend the Dispensary.
- To manage the Dispensary Service and all the staff who work in the dispensary.
- To be line manager for the Dispensary Services staff and take
- responsibility for all the following, according to the Trust procedures.
- Be responsible for dispensary stock control and in the return and recycling or safe disposal (as appropriate) of the drugs from wards and departments in liaison with the Distribution Manager and according to the agreed departmental policies and procedures.
We are looking for aGPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician withsubstantial hospital dispensary experience. You will bring strong leadership, organisational and communication skills, together with experience managing teams and implementing service improvements.
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff.
Our six strategic ambitions are delivering high-quality patient care; creating a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability. We have also agreed four new organisational values - Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative - and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care. We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
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Dispensary Manager in Orpington employer: Kings College Hospital
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can lead a dedicated anaesthetic team while contributing to teaching and research. With a strong focus on professional development, the Trust provides ample opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement, all within the supportive community of Princess Royal University Hospital, known for its commitment to high-quality patient care and innovative practices.
