Senior Pharmacy Technician- Dispensary
| Posting date: | 08 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £35,763.00 to £43,466.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £35763.00 - £43466.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 October 2025 |
| Location: | Orpington, BR6 8ND |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9213-25-1019 |
Summary
Main Duties and Responsibilities To organise the dispensary-based services including inpatients, outpatients, TTAs and controlled drugs to agreed performance targets with guidance and support from the Dispensary Manager. To deputise for the Deputy Dispensary Manager during periods of absence, taking responsibility for the smooth running of the dispensary and resolving problems as they arise. To assist with the writing, implementation and updating of policies and procedures specific to the dispensary service. To review dispensary errors ensuring actions are taken to address poor performance and reporting progress to the Dispensary Manager. To take part in the dispensary checking rota. To manage the monthly archiving process of prescriptions to Iron Mountain To assist with good stock control, ensuring the efficient use of resources, keeping waste to a minimum and encouraging the reuse of medicines where possible. To cover, where appropriate, the duties of other senior Dispensary staff in their absence. To assist with the preparation of weekly rotas to ensure all dispensary duties have sufficient staffing. To assist in the distribution of FP10 prescription pads, ensuring secure storage arrangements are in place throughout the Hospital. To regularly monitor activity and quality data and use this information to maintain a quality service.