Pharmacy Dispenser Lead

We are looking for an experienced Dispensary Lead to join our Outpatient Pharmacy team, ideally with experience within hospital pharmacy dispensary services. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in leading the day-to-day operations of the dispensary, ensuring the safe, effective and efficient dispensing of medicines while supporting the Pharmacy Manager in meeting dispensary KPIs.,

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Outpatient Dispensary, organising workload and supervising all dispensary staff.
• Deputise for the Pharmacy Manager during periods of absence, ensuring the smooth running of the dispensary.
• Oversee dispensing of outpatient prescriptions, controlled drugs and private prescriptions to agreed performance targets.
• Review dispensary errors and implement strategies to mitigate risk and improve performance.
• Support recruitment, induction, training and ongoing development of dispensary staff.
• Generate and maintain an effective dispensary rota and ensure adequate stock control. NVQ Level 3 plus accredited underpinning knowledge (e.g. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science), or equivalent.
• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain.
• Relevant experience in a hospital pharmacy, including supervisory or operational management experience.
• Sound knowledge of the regulations and legislation relevant to pharmacy services.
• Strong communication, organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage a team effectively.
• Able to work flexibly to support late duty, weekend and bank holiday dispensary services.