Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Dispensary Team Leader (Fixed Term)

The closing date is 14 August 2025

Job summary

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking, proactive, and highly motivated Pharmacy Technician who would like to develop their management skills for two days a week (Mondays and Thursdays) to cover a flexible working request by the current post holder.

Applications are welcome from GPHc registered Pharmacy Technicians. We are a department that aims to deliver excellence in patient care and patient experience is our driving force In return, we offer commitment to your personal development.

The successful candidate will work in the dispensary and have an Accuracy Checking Technician qualification.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will

Lead the efficient day-to-day operation of the dispensary services for inpatients and Outpatients of the Trust and other customers.

To plan and manage the pharmacy workflow relating to the Elective Centre (Ashford) and Dispensary Services at St Peter's Hospital.

Ensure dispensed items are processed in a timely and accurate manner.

Work with the Lead Technician across the site to ensure the smooth management of the dispensary service and associated staff, and cover in each other's absence.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

  • Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
  • On-site Nurseries
  • On-site staff cafes
  • On-site parking
  • Support in career development
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,617 to £48,778 a year per annum inc. HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Job share

Reference number

323-APST0525-ED

Job locations

Ashford & St Peters Hospitals

London Road

Ashford

TW15 3AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide line management and leadership for Pharmacy Technicians, Assistants,

trainees, and work experience students.

Manage day-to-day dispensary activities and participate in all aspects of dispensing, ensuring workflow patterns are organised to minimise the potential for dispensing

errors and

that targets and turnaround times are met.

Organise and prioritise work so that all prescriptions are completed

on time in respect of urgency and transport/porter

deadline

Monitoring of internal and external errors and advise on

Improvements in working practice will result in a reduction in error

rates.

Management of stock control in the dispensary and investigate

stock errors.

Support the efficient day-to-day operation of medicines optimisation services to all wards and departments served by

the Pharmacy enabling the continuous supply of medication during

patients admission, facilitating a smooth discharge

Support the training of pre-reg pharmacists, pharmacy

technicians, and ptpts regarding medicines management policies

in the Trust.

Contribute to the development of pharmacy services and to

promote the highest of standards of professional practice, whilst

always observing the statement on professional Conduct issued

by the GPhC.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide line management and leadership for Pharmacy Technicians, Assistants,

trainees, and work experience students.

Manage day-to-day dispensary activities and participate in all aspects of dispensing, ensuring workflow patterns are organised to minimise the potential for dispensing

errors and

that targets and turnaround times are met.

Organise and prioritise work so that all prescriptions are completed

on time in respect of urgency and transport/porter

deadline

Monitoring of internal and external errors and advise on

Improvements in working practice will result in a reduction in error

rates.

Management of stock control in the dispensary and investigate

stock errors.

Support the efficient day-to-day operation of medicines optimisation services to all wards and departments served by

the Pharmacy enabling the continuous supply of medication during

patients admission, facilitating a smooth discharge

Support the training of pre-reg pharmacists, pharmacy

technicians, and ptpts regarding medicines management policies

in the Trust.

Contribute to the development of pharmacy services and to

promote the highest of standards of professional practice, whilst

always observing the statement on professional Conduct issued

by the GPhC.

Person Specification

Must be GPHc registered

Essential

  • GPHc registered

Qualifications

Essential

  • Btec in pharmacy services
  • accuracy checking qualification

Desirable

  • Leadership course
Person Specification

Must be GPHc registered

Essential

  • GPHc registered

Qualifications

Essential

  • Btec in pharmacy services
  • accuracy checking qualification

Desirable

  • Leadership course

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).

Additional information

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashford & St Peters Hospitals

London Road

Ashford

TW15 3AA


Employer's website

https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashford & St Peters Hospitals

London Road

Ashford

TW15 3AA


Employer's website

https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Principal Pharmacy Technician

manjit paul

manjit.paul@nhs.net

01932726850

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,617 to £48,778 a year per annum inc. HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Job share

Reference number

323-APST0525-ED

Job locations

Ashford & St Peters Hospitals

London Road

Ashford

TW15 3AA


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