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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Per annum)
Job ref
344-6861DCB-A
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital
Town
Margate
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/12/2024 23:59

Employer heading

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Deputy Dispensary Manager

Band 5

Job overview

Come and work with the APTUK award nominated Pharmacy Technician Team of the Year 2023.  At EKHUFT we pride ourselves on progression and innovation, as one of the first Trusts to embrace accuracy checking for Senior Pharmacy Assistants.

A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced manager or Pharmacy Technician looking to develop their supervisory and management skills within the Pharmacy operational teams at East Kent University foundation Trust.

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Main duties of the job

Working closely with the Dispensary Managers ,the post holder will support and facilitate the implementation of planned organisational changes in our Dispensary at the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital in Margate. Training will be given to manage dispensary activities such as repeat dispensing and the over labelling of medicines to facilitate rapid patient discharge.

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people. 

Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’.

We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Minimum three years leadership/management experience
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in a hospital dispensary environment

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent communication skills both oral and written
  • Excellent organisational and coordinating skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a high level of accuracy
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
  • Teaching and presentation skills
  • Influencing and leadership skills
  • High level of IT skills including Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Desirable criteria
  • Car driver

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Working knowledge of current legislation and good practice relating to dispensary practice
Desirable criteria
  • Working knowledge of JAC system
  • Knowledge of pharmacy robotics

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Completion or willing to work towards Leadership and Management: Team Leader Level 3 apprenticeship programme
  • Completion of Practice supervisor/educational supervisor program or Equivalent
  • GCSE in Maths, English and Science at grade A*-C/ 9-4
  • NVQ in Level 2 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ in Pharmacy Services level 3 with BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science as underpinning knowledge or equivalent
  • Registration as a member of the General Pharmaceutical Council maintaining mandatory CPD requirement
  • National Accredited Checking Pharmacy technician qualification

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion is the leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion in the workplace.Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Prince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lorraine Morley
Job title
Operations Team Leader - Dispensary Services
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07855 112364
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