Deputy Dispensary Manager

Job Title

Lead Pharmacy

Technician - Dispensary Services Salary

Competitive (Band 6 equivalent,

TLC Point 23-29) Location

20 Devonshire Place, London W1

G 6

BW Job Type

Full-time, 12

Month FTC Contract Hours

37.5 hours per week (Monday -

Sunday as rostered) The Role

We are currently looking to recruit a Lead Pharmacy Technician/ Deputy Dispensary Manager to take a senior role within our Dispensary & Distribution Services team. This is 12 month fixed term position is responsible for leading, managing and coordinating a safe, efficient and high-quality, technician-led dispensary service. You will work autonomously, using your initiative to plan, prioritise and manage dispensary operations, while ensuring compliance with all relevant standards, procedures and legislation. You will also deputise for the Dispensary & Distribution Manager when required.

About Us

Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, located in the heart of London's Harley Street medical district. As a charity, we reinvest in advanced treatments, technology and facilities to deliver exceptional patient care. We are known for our collaborative and supportive culture, guided by our core values: We go further, We work as one, We personalise care.

Key Duties

Dispensary Management

Lead and manage pharmacy technicians and assistants within the dispensary Ensure efficient workflow and workload management across dispensary services Oversee safe, accurate and timely dispensing of medications Undertake final accuracy checking of dispensed items (ACPT qualified) Provide medication counselling and drug information within scope of practice Support clinical trials dispensing in line with GCP and regulatory standards Maintain accurate records for controlled drugs, unlicensed medicines and named-patient supplies Investigate dispensing errors, incidents and complaints, implementing improvements Monitor adherence to SOPs and contribute to service development initiatives

Skills and Experience

Essential

Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent) Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification Minimum 3 years' post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy At least 2 years' supervisory or management experience Strong knowledge of medicines legislation, governance and risk management Experience in stock control, SOP development and audit processes Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) Benefits We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and excellent career development opportunities.

Our core benefits include

Private Medical Insurance Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%) 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Life assurance Travel season ticket loan Family-friendly policies Retail discounts Access to training, education and clear career pathways We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and staff through robust safer recruitment practices. Successful applicants may be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. We are proud of our diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you have the skills and experience for this role, we encourage you to apply.