KFM
Pharmacy Dispenser Lead
SE5 9RS
Key information
- Pay
- £47,900 - £56,950 + up to 12% annual bonus
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted date
- 23 Sep 2026
- Closing date
- 23 Oct 2026
About this role
Role overview
Pharmacy Dispensary Lead
Location
Denmark Hill, London
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.
Key Responsibilities
● 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.
Requirements
● 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!
Apply to join a dedicated team delivering excellent pharmacy services to patients at King's College Hospital.
Advert Close
27th September
Interview Date(s)
1st & 2nd October
Any queries, please contact kch-tr.kfmrecruitment@nhs.net