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
Applications from candidates with either a hospital or community background are welcomed.
Applications welcome from newly qualified or soon to be qualified Pharmacy Technicians on a Band 4 to 5 progression basis. This applies to those who have recently completed their course but have not received their certificates, or are awaiting GPhC registration,
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
Details
- Date posted: 04 November 2026
- Closing date: 13 November 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £36,943 to £44,900 a year pa inc of Outer London HCAS
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 396-8362140-DE-GV
- Job locations: Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road, Kingston, KT2 7QB, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTec or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent)
- Accuracy Checking Qualification
- Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
Desirable
- A1 NVQ Assessor / Educational Supervisor
Experience, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Recent dispensing experience in a Hospital or community environment
- Ward top-ups
- Good communication on both a written and verbal basis
- Ability to manage workload and delegate to teams
- Up to date with CPD
Desirable
- Pharmacy purchasing experience
- 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).
About us
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust cares for more than half a million patients a year, from across Kingston, Richmond, Elmbridge (Surrey), Merton, Wandsworth and Sutton. In 2018, we became the first acute hospital trust in London to be rated "Outstanding" for overall quality and leadership by the national Care Quality Commission regulator.
We have approximately 350 beds and directly employ around 2,900 staff. Our trust provides a full range of diagnostic services and treatment services. Our main site is the Kingston Hospital site but we also run a number of outpatient clinics in the community, including in Raynes Park, Surbiton, Queen Mary's Roehampton and Teddington.
Employer details
- Employer name: Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road, Kingston, KT2 7QB, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/