Senior Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary Flow co-ordinator

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly, supportive and enthusiastic Pharmacy team as dispensary flow coordinator at Maidstone Hospital.

This role is ideal for a motivated, committed, and forward-thinking technician with excellent leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills who is looking to further develop their management experience within a busy hospital pharmacy environment.

As flow co-ordinator, you will work closely with the Principal Pharmacist for Patient Services to ensure the safe, efficient and timely supply of medicines to patients across the Trust. You will act as a role model for the team, leading by example and promoting high standards of patient care and professional practice.

You will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day activities within the dispensary, managing workflow and effectively delegating tasks to our team of Pharmacy Technicians, Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technicians, Dispensing Assistants and trainees. Working within our progressive pharmacy service, you will play a key role in supporting service improvement initiatives and maintaining a positive and collaborative working environment.

As a Pharmacy team, we are committed to delivering the highest quality service to our patients and hospital colleagues. You will receive comprehensive training to support your ongoing professional growth.

Main duties of the job

If you thrive in a busy, patient-focused environment, enjoy supporting and developing staff, and are looking for the next step in your pharmacy career, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician who understands the vital role that pharmacy services play in delivering safe and effective patient care. You will be passionate about pharmacy practice, healthcare and service improvement, while consistently demonstrating professionalism and upholding the standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

As flow co-ordinator, you will lead the day-to-day operational management of the dispensary, ensuring the safe, accurate and timely supply of medicines to patients and wards across the Trust. You will supervise and support a team of Pharmacy Technicians, Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technicians, Dispensing Assistants and trainees, fostering a positive learning culture and encouraging professional development.

Our core working hours are 9:00am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, with participation in one weekend on a six-week rota. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to the provision of Bank Holiday pharmacy services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICS

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Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.