Deputy Dispensary Manager – Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Pharmacy Technician in delivering and developing an efficient dispensary service adhering to CQC standards.
• Provide a comprehensive dispensing service for medication supply to patients undergoing treatment and discharge.
• Assist with the daily running, management, and development of staff and service improvements within the Inpatient pharmacy.
• Ensure maximum efficiency, safety, and economic drug use through adherence to Trust policies.
• Deliver an efficient Technician-led pharmacy service and SLA services.
• Ensure accurate and timely supply of medicines from dispensary and satellite dispensaries.
• Provide a safe and efficient service, timely ordering and supply to meet medication requirements.
• Ensure the pharmacy dispensary is appropriately stocked, checked, and organised.
• Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical advice and information to other healthcare professionals.
• Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ensure adherence to hospital formulary and provide advice on non-formulary/unlicensed drugs.
• Ensure adherence to hospital antimicrobial policy and other clinical protocols.
• Ensure stock is stored appropriately and regularly reviewed.
• Oversee the provision of Anaphylaxis Kits, Cyanide Poisoning kits, Emergency Crash Boxes, and Crash trolley stock.
• Ensure robust communication with ward pharmacists, ward staff, and patients regarding medication availability and delivery.
• Monitor internal dispensing error rates, report on issues, devise strategies for resolution, and feedback to staff.

Skills and Expertise

• GPhC qualified Technician
• Management of service provision and staff
• Qualified or nearly qualified accredited checking Technician
• Significant post-qualification hospital pharmacy experience
• Familiarity with JAC medicines management systems and automated robotic dispensing systems
• Experience in undertaking audits, writing procedures, and operational management (advantageous)
• Confident, friendly, “can-do” attitude
• Ability to forge relationships with a wide range of staff