Pharmacy Dispenser Lead

Flexibility:On site — this role requires full-time on-site presence in the Outpatient Dispensary at King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill.

Type:Permanent

Salary: £47,900 - £56,950 per annum + up to 12% annual bonus

We are looking for an experienced Dispensary Lead to join our Outpatient Pharmacy team, ideally with experience within hospital pharmacy dispensary services. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in leading the day-to-day operations of the dispensary, ensuring the safe, effective and efficient dispensing of medicines while supporting the Pharmacy Manager in meeting dispensary KPIs.

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Outpatient Dispensary, organising workload and supervising all dispensary staff.
• Deputise for the Pharmacy Manager during periods of absence, ensuring the smooth running of the dispensary.
• Oversee dispensing of outpatient prescriptions, controlled drugs and private prescriptions to agreed performance targets.
• Review dispensary errors and implement strategies to mitigate risk and improve performance.
• Support recruitment, induction, training and ongoing development of dispensary staff.
• Generate and maintain an effective dispensary rota and ensure adequate stock control.

• NVQ Level 3 plus accredited underpinning knowledge (e.g. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science), or equivalent.
• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain.
• Relevant experience in a hospital pharmacy, including supervisory or operational management experience.
• Sound knowledge of the regulations and legislation relevant to pharmacy services.
• Strong communication, organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage a team effectively.
• Able to work flexibly to support late duty, weekend and bank holiday dispensary services.

If you are an experienced pharmacy dispensary professional looking to make a meaningful impact in hospital pharmacy services, we'd love to hear from you!

Advert Close:27th September

Interview Date(s): 1st & 2nd October

Any queries, please contact

KFM is a provider of healthcare support services
our purpose is to partner with and support healthcare providers in providing world class patient care, with all profits and cost savings reinvested in the NHS.

KFM provides a fully managed service across all clinical areas which includes providing all required clinical supplies and equipment along with maintenance, training and technical support, endoscopy decontamination, sterile services, renal dialysis support, radiology IT support and outpatient pharmacy. KFM also runs a procurement and contract management service for all departments.

KFM is a Limited Liability Partnership owned by King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with no private sector partners. KFM is a public authority not a private company. KFM has an annual turnover of around £185 million and over 350 staff.

£47,900 - £56,950 + up to 12% annual bonus

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