Chief Pharmacy Technician, Operations and Governance: Sponsorship Available

  • Full Time
  • United Kingdom
  • 51,657 to 58,785 £ / Year

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Provide senior technical support to dispensary services in the absence of dispensary lead, including on a “when required basis”.

Ensure safe and effective dispensing processes are maintained.

Support the effective implementation and embedding of new systems, technologies, and service developments within the dispensary.

Provide guidance and support to Dispensary Lead, in managing their team effectively.

Deputise for the Senior Operations Manager.

Prepare for and actively contribute to relevant meetings with Homecare Providers, supporting the delivery and development of homecare provision.

Lead and contribute to workforce planning for the dispensary and Homecare service through development and succession planning.

Participate in the recruitment, selection and retention of staff within these sections including chairing or serving on interview panels and supporting the induction process.

The role will include participation in operational rotas including bank holidays and weekend.

Main duties of the job

Leadership and Managerial

Provide direct line management to Dispensary Lead and Homecare team, including conducting regular 1:1s, performance review and appraisal, and addressing concerns in line with Trust policies.

Provide strategic leadership as an active member of the Pharmacy SLT, contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of departmental objectives, workforce planning, quality improvement initiatives and service transformation in line with Trust priorities. Develop and review Personal Development Plans for those you line manage.

Supervise the activity of direct reports where required, taking responsibility for their training and development.

Work collaboratively with pharmacy section leads, to drive innovation, manage departmental change, and support the delivery of high-quality, safe and cost-effective pharmacy services across the Trust. Lead on the development and implementation of pharmacy policies, governance frameworks and service improvement programmes, influencing decision-making across the department and ensuring compliance with national standards, legislation and best practice. Undertake relevant training and continuous professional development in accordance with General Pharmaceutical Council requirements, organisational needs and service priorities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NV Level 3, BTEC or equivalent qualification
  • Registration with the General Pharmaceuetical Council

Desirable

  • Leadership/management qualification

ACPT Qualification

Essential

  • Achieved certification.

Desirable

  • Practice Supervisor Qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 11 September 2026

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