Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Pharmacy Business Manager
Closing date: 04 June 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a vital role within the Pharmacy Department at Dorset County Hospital.
The Pharmacy Business Services Manager oversees the Business Services Team, delivering high quality support to the wider team. Responsibilities include oversight of workforce and roster requirements, delivery of administrative services to the Senior Team, management of PGDs and controlled stationary across the Trust, and support to strategic medicines management committees.
You will be working as part of a Pharmacy Department that provides services to Dorset County Hospital NHSFT and Dorset Healthcare University NHSFT, and will be a key member of the Senior Management team within the department. Experience undertaking a similar role within the NHS would be beneficial.
Main duties of the job
* Provide business management and operational support to the Pharmacy Department
* Manage the day‑to‑day business and administrative functions of the Pharmacy Department
* Provide general management of business contracts and Service Level Agreements, ensuring services are managed in accordance with agreed objectives, targets and quality standards
* Provide a high level of support administration to strategic medicines management committees, including the Medicine Committee
* Ensure efficient and effective support to the team, preparing monthly/quarterly reports and contracts, providing high level support to projects, and undertaking specific tasks and project management duties
* Be expected to adopt a flexible approach when the needs of the service require
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
* Able to plan and organise complex activities
* Able to implement policies
* Able to manage, maintain and develop systems and procedures relevant to Business Services
* Able to work autonomously and under own initiative
* Able to provide and receive complex or sensitive information
* Able to analyse business performance information
* Advanced keyboard skills and/or advanced use of IT packages and manipulating data
* Able to work in office conditions with VDU use, more or less continuously
Knowledge & Experience
* Detailed knowledge and experience in the management of business, secretarial and office procedures
* Proven experience of working autonomously and without supervision, using own initiative, but with access to advice when necessary
* Evidenced ability to learn new systems and implement them
* Experience and knowledge in the use of advanced MS Office suite
* Experience in authorising financial spend within a delegated limit
* Experience managing staff
* Experience performing audits
* Experience managing a Roster, preferably with HealthRoster
Education and Qualifications
* NVQ Level 5, Degree or equivalent level of experience, together with a high level of numeracy and written and spoken English
* European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) – desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Right to Work in the UK
This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
EEO Statement
We welcome applications from people in all under‑represented groups. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year (Pro Rata Per Annum)
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