Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary

The closing date is 15 April 2026

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our busy and friendly dispensary team at Kingston Hospital.

You will be working alongside an experienced team in a technician-led dispensary on providing a comprehensive dispensary service to a wide range of specialties including surgery, medicine, elderly care, critical care and our community services.

In addition to excellent communication and team-working skills, you must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

We use the skills of our pharmacy staff, working as a team, to provide a high quality, professional pharmacy service to patients. The service is responsive to the needs of patients and is developing the use of IT to improve patient safety and efficiency.

Applications from candidates with either a hospital or community background are welcomed.

Main duties of the job

To supervise the dispensary technical team and oversee the day to day running of the dispensary services.

Responsible to lead the team and implement changes that benefit the Department.

Deputise for the Chief Technician for allocated duties in their absence.

Deputise for the Chief Technician - Dispensary Manager in their absence in supervising the dispensary.

Responsible for making sure all duties are carried out in a timely manner and deadlines are met.

Assist in the development and implementation of SOP's.

To coordinate and investigate stock checks and discrepancies by completing the daily stock check reports.

To assist in the induction of new starters and staff rotating through both departments.

About us

We have four core values that all colleagues are expected to demonstrate in the way they work. Shaped by staff, patients and partners, our values are the guiding principles that together define who we are, what we do and what's most important to us. We are:

Compassionate - we treat everyone with kindness, understanding and empathy

Inclusive - we are respectful, fair and open, embracing everyone's unique contribution

Collaborative - we work together across our teams and with our partners and are helpful, positive and supportive

Inspiring - we strive for the best for patients, staff and partners and are always learning and improving

Date posted

01 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£36,943 to £44,900 a year pa inc Outer London HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-NN-7866951-GO-LP

Job locations

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT2 7QB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BTec or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent)
Practice Supervisor or will obtain within 18 months of starting in post
Accuracy Checking Qualification

Desirable

A1 NVQ Assessor / Educational Supervisor

Experience

Essential

Recent dispensing experience in a Hospital or community environment
Experience of carrying out ward top-ups

Desirable

Supervising Pharmacy Assistants or Technicians
Working within hospital pharmacy stores, including use of pharmacy computer systems

Skills

Essential

Good communication - both written and verbal
Computer literate with the ability to use Microsoft Office applications, including Excel spreadsheet and MS Word
Good problem-solving skills with the ability to motivate self and others.

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of your professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GPhC

Desirable

JAC computer system

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BTec or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent)
Practice Supervisor or will obtain within 18 months of starting in post
Accuracy Checking Qualification

Desirable

A1 NVQ Assessor / Educational Supervisor

Experience

Essential

Recent dispensing experience in a Hospital or community environment
Experience of carrying out ward top-ups

Desirable

Supervising Pharmacy Assistants or Technicians
Working within hospital pharmacy stores, including use of pharmacy computer systems

Skills

Essential

Good communication - both written and verbal
Computer literate with the ability to use Microsoft Office applications, including Excel spreadsheet and MS Word
Good problem-solving skills with the ability to motivate self and others.

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of your professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GPhC

Desirable

JAC computer system

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.

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

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

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

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