Pharmacy Supervisor

Job summary

This post requires a Level 2 NVQ in Pharmacy Services. Please do not apply for this role if you do not hold this qualification. We are seeking a motivated, hardworking and experienced individual to join our supportive dispensary team at St James' Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to take the next step in their Pharmacy career as it combines co-ordinating responsibilities with hands on involvement in the day to day operation of a busy dispensary. The post holder will play a key role in supporting the organisation of a daily subcutaneous MAB clinic, as well well as co-ordinating other weekly clinics. This will include liaising with nursing colleagues and dealing with any queries, being the main point of contact for all the clinics we supply medicine to. Working closely with the Pharmacy Technicians and dispensary team, you will help coordinate the workflow, support operational decision making and allocating resources.

Main duties of the job

You will have experience working within a dispensary environment and a strong understanding of safe and effective medicines management processes. This post would suit an experienced pharmacy support worker or a registered pharmacy technician who has the necessary organisational/ management skills and experience. You will be organised, adaptable, and able to balance co-ordination responsibilities with operational demands. A commitment to patient safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement is essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple sites and departments. Strong communication skills and team work is essential for this post.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Details

• Date posted: 25 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 4
• Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 001657
• Job locations: St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Stephanie Williamson Pharmacy Technician Team Leader

stephanie.williamosn@nhs.net 0113 2066925 Shortlisting Date: 17th August 2026 Interview Date: 11th September 2026

Job Summary

This post requires a Level 2 NVQ in Pharmacy Services. Please do not apply for this role if you do not hold this qualification.

We are seeking a motivated, hardworking and experienced individual to join our supportive dispensary team at St James' Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to take the next step in their Pharmacy career as it combines co-ordinating responsibilities with hands on involvement in the day to day operation of a busy dispensary.

The post holder will play a key role in supporting the organisation of a daily subcutaneous MAB clinic, as well well as co-ordinating other weekly clinics. This will include liaising with nursing colleagues and dealing with any queries, being the main point of contact for all the clinics we supply medicine to.

Working closely with the Pharmacy Technicians and dispensary team, you will help coordinate the workflow, support operational decision making and allocating resources.

Why you should join our Team

Pharmacy is a forward thinking department that values the contribution of all our staff.

There are plenty of opportunities to progress within different areas of our pharmacy services should you wish to.

The dispensary team at St James Hospital is a friendly and extremely supportive team working as part of the larger Medicines Management & Pharmacy Services Team. At times it is very busy but all the team work hard together to provide an efficient service to our patients.

What you will bring to the role

You will have experience working within a dispensary environment and a strong understanding of safe and effective medicines management processes. This post would suit an experienced pharmacy support worker or a registered pharmacy technician who has the necessary organisational/ management skills and experience.

You will be organised, adaptable, and able to balance co-ordination responsibilities with operational demands. A commitment to patient safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement is essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple sites and departments.

Strong communication skills and team work is essential for this post.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.