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Job overview
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
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For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
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This advert is for Pharmacy Business Manager with Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Dorchester, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 Pro Rata Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Jun 2026.
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