Dispensary Manager

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Dispensary Manager The closing date is 14 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an experienced and motivatedDispensary Managerto join our Pharmacy team atPrincess Royal University Hospital (PRUH). As Dispensary Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operational delivery of the dispensary service, ensuring safe, efficient and patient-focused pharmacy services. You will manage and develop the dispensary team, oversee workload and staffing, support training and professional development, and drive improvements that enhance safety, efficiency and patient experience. We are looking for aGPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician withsubstantial hospital dispensary experience. You will bring strong leadership, organisational and communication skills, together with experience managing teams and implementing service improvements. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a busy pharmacy service while contributing to King's commitment to outstanding care, innovation, inclusion and teamwork. Main duties of the job Main Duties of the Job: To be responsible for proposing and implementing policies in relation to the dispensary service that has an impact both within Patient Services and across the Trust To be responsible for the regular review of operational policies and procedures specific to the provision of the dispensary services. To support Patient Services, in the strategic developmental and planning of the dispensary services provision to the Trust. To deliver a customer-focused service to all patients who attend the Dispensary. To manage the Dispensary Service and all the staff who work in the dispensary. To be line manager for the Dispensary Services staff and take responsibility for all the following, according to the Trust procedures. Be responsible for dispensary stock control and in the return and recycling or safe disposal (as appropriate) of the drugs from wards and departments in liaison with the Distribution Manager and according to the agreed departmental policies and procedures. About us The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff. Our six strategic ambitions are deliveringhigh-quality patient care; creating a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability. We have also agreed four new organisational values - Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative - and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care. We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is require