Job summary
A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Pharmacy Technician looking to further develop their leadership, supervisory, and management skills within the Pharmacy Operational Team at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. This is an excellent leadership opportunity for a motivated Pharmacy Technician to play a key role in delivering a safe, effective, and innovative dispensary service. As one of the pioneering Trusts in the region to introduce accuracy checking for Senior Pharmacy Assistants, we are committed to continually advancing our pharmacy services to improve outcomes for both patients and staff.

We are seeking an ambitious, forward-thinking, and enthusiastic Deputy Dispensary Manager to join our team at Kent and Canterbury Hospital. The successful candidate will support the management of our busy dispensary service, contribute to service development initiatives, and help lead a high-performing team focused on delivering excellent patient care.

This is an especially exciting time to join the department as we are currently installing a new dispensing robot. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in the implementation, and ongoing development of this technology, helping to shape the future of our dispensary services and improve efficiency, safety, and patient experience.

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 William Harvey Hospital in Ashford Kent. Training will be given to manage dispensary activities.

About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 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.

Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Closing date: 25 October 2026

Essential qualifications and training

• Recognised competency-based qualification and one of the recognised knowledge-based qualifications, or a combined qualification
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council maintaining mandatory CPD requirement
• Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician

Desirable qualifications and training

• Medicine Optimisation experience
• Leadership/Management training
• Practice supervisor or equivalent

Essential skills and experience

• One-year leadership/management experience
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Drive and enthusiasm
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently assessing priorities and managing own and others workload
• Ability to multitask and delegate appropriately
• Teaching and presentation skills
• Influencing and leadership skills
• Innovative thinking

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience in a hospital dispensary environment
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to multi task
• Car driver
• Team leader
• Two years post qualification experience

Essential personal/professional attributes

• Working knowledge of current legislation and good practice relating to dispensary practice

Desirable personal/professional attributes

• Knowledge of CMM Computer system Knowledge of Robotics in Pharmacy

Essential other requirements

• To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values
• Ability to travel between locations

Desirable other requirements

• Member of APTUK

Contact
Sarah Edwards, Lead Pharmacy Technician Dispensary Services, Sarah.edwards109@nhs.net, 07855112364

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.