Senior Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary
The closing date is 15 April 2026
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our busy and friendly dispensary team at Kingston Hospital.
You will be working alongside an experienced team in a technician‑led dispensary on providing a comprehensive dispensary service to a wide range of specialties including surgery, medicine, elderly care, critical care and our community services.
In addition to excellent communication and team‑working skills, you must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
We use the skills of our pharmacy staff, working as a team, to provide a high quality, professional pharmacy service to patients. The service is responsive to the needs of patients and is developing the use of IT to improve patient safety and efficiency.
Applications from candidates with either a hospital or community background are welcomed.
Main duties of the job
To supervise the dispensary technical team and oversee the day to day running of the dispensary services.
Responsible to lead the team and implement changes that benefit the Department.
Deputise for the Chief Technician for allocated duties in their absence.
Deputise for the Chief Technician – Dispensary Manager in their absence in supervising the dispensary.
Responsible for making sure all duties are carried out in a timely manner and deadlines are met.
Assist in the development and implementation of SOP's.
To coordinate and investigate stock checks and discrepancies by completing the daily stock check reports.
To assist in the induction of new starters and staff rotating through both departments.
About us
We have four core values that all colleagues are expected to demonstrate in the way they work. Shaped by staff, patients and partners, our values are the guiding principles that together define who we are, what we do and what's most important to us. We are:
Compassionate – we treat everyone with kindness, understanding and empathy
Inclusive – we are respectful, fair and open, embracing everyone's unique contribution
Collaborative – we work together across our teams and with our partners and are helpful, positive and supportive
Inspiring – we strive for the best for patients, staff and partners and are always learning and improving
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BTec or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent)
* Practice Supervisor or will obtain within 18 months of starting in post
* Accuracy Checking Qualification
* A1 NVQ Assessor / Educational Supervisor
Experience
* Recent dispensing experience in a Hospital or community environment
* Experience of carrying out ward top-ups
* Supervising Pharmacy Assistants or Technicians
* Working within hospital pharmacy stores, including use of pharmacy computer systems
Skills
* Good communication – both written and verbal
* Computer literate with the ability to use Microsoft Office applications, including Excel spreadsheet and MS Word
* Good problem‑solving skills with the ability to motivate self and others.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of your professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GPhC
* JAC computer system
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.
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
£36,943 to £44,900 a yearpa inc Outer London HCAS
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