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From the employer's careers site First seen 8 Nov 2026

Senior Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary

Description

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.

Applications from candidates with either a hospital or community background are welcomed.

Applications welcome from newly qualified or soon to be qualified Pharmacy Technicians on a Band 4 to 5 progression basis.

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.

Benefits

  • Salary: £36,943 to £44,900 a year pa inc of Outer London HCAS

Requirements

  • BTec or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent)
  • Accuracy Checking Qualification
  • Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
  • Recent dispensing experience in a Hospital or community environment
  • Ward top-ups
  • Good communication on both a written and verbal basis
  • Ability to manage workload and delegate to teams
  • Up to date with CPD

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Skills

Required

  • General Pharmaceutical Council registration
  • BTec or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Accuracy Checking Qualification
  • dispensing experience
  • ward top-ups
  • good communication skills
  • ability to manage workload and delegate to teams
  • up to date with CPD

Nice to have

  • A1 NVQ Assessor / Educational Supervisor
  • Pharmacy purchasing experience
  • JAC computer system

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9396-26-0450

Apply on Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust