Pharmacy Technician Dispensary Manager
The closing date is 16 March 2026
Job summary
Are you a proactive Pharmacy Technician looking to develop into a leadership role? We are offering a fantastic Band 5 to Band 6 progression opportunity to become our next Dispensary Manager.
Starting at Band 5, you will receive tailored support, training, and mentorship as you work through a structured development pathway designed to prepare you for a Band 6 role. Once you have successfully completed the required competencies and training - typically within 12 months-you will step into the full Band 6 Dispensary Manager position.
Technicians interested in this position are required to bring with them motivation, an enthusiasm to promote new ideas, a determination to succeed in a challenging environment, the ability to remain calm under pressure and a commitment to future developments in pharmacy services, the perfect role for someone who is looking to grow lead and make a real impact on our dispensary services.
Main duties of the job
Assists the Team Leader for dispensary services with the planning, development, monitoring, audit, evaluation, and delivery of the dispensary service across the Trust. Ensure that working practices meet requirements of medicines legislation, professional, local, and national guidelines and implement changes, thereby ensuring the delivery of a comprehensive, high-quality service.
Contribute to the strategic plan for dispensary operations including change management projects and adopting new models of working including with EPMA systems.
Provide professional leadership and management in all aspects of dispensary services for all staff members who work within the dispensary environment. This includes pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians, trainee pharmacists and support workers.
Ensure that appropriate training is provided for all staff working in the dispensary and training records are maintained and available when required.
Assist with stock management and financial control of costs within the dispensary service, including maintaining appropriate and efficient staffing levels, and reducing waste through the avoidable expiration of medicine and use of resources.
Assist the Team Leader for dispensary services to manage the day to day running of the dispensary service and rotas
Deputise for the Team Leader for dispensary services, providing technical leadership
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who knows the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Details
Date posted
02 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
434-SCS7630620
Job locations
Stoke Mandeville Hospital (with cross site working)
Stoke Mandeville Hospital NHS Trust
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hospital (with cross site working)
Stoke Mandeville Hospital NHS Trust
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Employer's website
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