Pharmacy Business Manager
The closing date is 19 March 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a vital role within the Pharmacy Department at Dorset County Hospital. The Pharmacy Business Services Manager oversees the Business Services team, delivering high quality support to the wider team including oversight of the workforce and roster requirements, delivery of administrative services to the Senior Team, management of PGDs and controlled stationary across the Trust, and support to strategic medicines management committees.
You will be working as part of a Pharmacy Department that provides services to Dorset County Hospital NHSFT and Dorset Healthcare University NHSFT, and will be a key member of the senior management team within the department. Experience undertaking a similar role within the NHS would be beneficial.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- Provide business management and operational support to the Pharmacy Department
- Manage the day-to-day business and administrative functions of the Pharmacy Department
- Provide general management of business contracts and Service Level Agreements. Day-to-day services will be managed in accordance with agreed objectives, targets, quality standards,
- Provide a high level of support administration to strategic medicines management committees including the Medicine Committee.
- Ensure efficient and effective support to the team which includes preparing monthly/quarterly reports and contracts, providing high level support to projects and undertaking specific tasks and project management.
- Be expected to adopt a flexible approach when the needs of the service require.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
Details
Date posted
05 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
405-26-AC093PBM-A
Job locations
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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