East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Pharmacy Operational Services Supervisor

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Job summary

A vacancy has arisen for a Pharmacy Operational Supervisor in the Pharmacy Operational Services team at Eastbourne District General Hospital, working primarily within the dispensary and stock distribution services.The post holder will be responsible for organising the daily workload and supervising the team in a busy Pharmacy department. We are looking for an applicant with enthusiasm and innovative thinking.Proven organisational and team leading skills are essential along with good verbal communication skills.Experience of working and supervising in a pharmacy environment is necessary along with an associated NVQ or equivalent qualification. A good standard of health & fitness is necessary as this work can be strenuous.This is full time post. Hours include weekend work and bank holiday working on a rota basis.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of the multi-disciplinary pharmacy team, the role involves the supply of medicines as stock to wards and clinics, the issuing of patient specific medications for in-patients, outpatient clinics and for discharge, stock management, and the day-to-day maintenance of the robotic automatic dispensing system and ward based automated systems (Omnicells). There is a requirement to support new and trainee staff as and when required.This post requires the post holder to work across all East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust sites; however, a designated base site of Eastbourne District General Hospital will be assigned.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Details

Date posted

29 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-ED0111

Job locations

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good level of education including GCSE's in Maths & English (C or above)
  • GPhC recognised Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Service Skills NVQ (QCF) or equivalent
  • Evidence of additional relevant training in pharmacy stores / stock management & customer service

Experience

Essential

  • Customer service experience and understanding of customer needs
  • Stock management experience
  • Pharmacy Stores and Distribution experience
  • Previous dispensing experience.

Desirable

  • Supervision of staff and services
  • Knowledge and experience of pharmacy automated systems such as automated storage systems
  • Previous hospital pharmacy experience

Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy procedures related to the supply of medicines
  • Knowledge of legislation affecting pharmacy practice
  • Good written and oral communication skills

Desirable

  • Understanding of COSHH for handling hazardous pharmaceuticals
  • Understanding of The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
  • Knowledge of the NHS Constitution.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good level of education including GCSE's in Maths & English (C or above)
  • GPhC recognised Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Service Skills NVQ (QCF) or equivalent
  • Evidence of additional relevant training in pharmacy stores / stock management & customer service

Experience

Essential

  • Customer service experience and understanding of customer needs
  • Stock management experience
  • Pharmacy Stores and Distribution experience
  • Previous dispensing experience.

Desirable

  • Supervision of staff and services
  • Knowledge and experience of pharmacy automated systems such as automated storage systems
  • Previous hospital pharmacy experience

Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy procedures related to the supply of medicines
  • Knowledge of legislation affecting pharmacy practice
  • Good written and oral communication skills

Desirable

  • Understanding of COSHH for handling hazardous pharmaceuticals
  • Understanding of The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
  • Knowledge of the NHS Constitution.

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Pharmacy Technician for Operational Services

Victoria Phillips

victoria.phillips4@nhs.net

03001314500

Details

Date posted

29 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-ED0111

Job locations

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


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