Lead Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 29/06/2026
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Role summary
The Lead Pharmacy Technician will manage the pharmacy dispensary team, ensuring high standards of customer care and effective service delivery. Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing the dispensing process, and overseeing the electronic controlled drug management system. The role requires strong leadership and organizational skills.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and manage the pharmacy dispensary team.
- Prioritize workload and reassign staff as needed.
- Ensure quality of work and performance of staff.
- Oversee the electronic controlled drug management system.
- Serve as the lead for the Prescription Tracking System.
Essential criteria
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- BTEC National Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science, NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
- Accredited accuracy checking technician
- Experience in dispensary services and service development
- Strong team working and communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Educational supervisor for ACPT
- Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent experience
- Experience of Team Leading
- Conducting and supervising audits
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
Previous applicants do not need to reapply
This is a demanding role that requires strong leadership and organisational skills, along with the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload independently.
The post holder will also act as line manager for a number of staff within the Pharmacy department.
This is an excellent time to join the team as we continue to expand our Senior Dispensary Team.
The successful candidate must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician and hold Accredited Checking Technician status.
Main duties of the job
1. Lead and manage the coordination and organisation of the day-to-day work of the pharmacy dispensary team, as directed by the Principal Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary.
2. Prioritise workload and reassign dispensary staff to appropriate areas as needed, ensuring flexibility across technical duties.
3. Work collaboratively with the Principal Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary to promote a strong team approach to service delivery.
4. Take accountability for the quality of your own work and the daily performance of staff within your area of responsibility.
5. Support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of service developments.
6. Line-manage designated members of the Dispensary Team as assigned by the Principal Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary.
7. Oversee the day-to
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