Job summary Expected Shortlisting Date 22/04/2025 Planned Interview Date 13/05/2025 As part of a review of our structure and workload we have created an exciting new post of Deputy Dispensary Manager at Chapel Allerton Pharmacy, who will support the Dispensary Manager to lead and supervise the dispensary service. We are looking for a dynamic individual who can demonstrate leadership values to support and engage with the team and ensure the consistent delivery of high quality supply of medicines to patients within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals. The successful candidate will be expected to work within the multi-disciplinary team, maintain high standards of practice while supporting staff on a daily basis. Their responsibilities will include leading the team ensuring their development needs are met through appraisals and on going support and development. They will be expected to support the Pharmacy Technician Team Leader in practice and service projects as well as the day to day running of the dispensary. This is an exciting opportunity for someone wishing to expand their leadership skills. We actively encourage staff to develop and take on work and roles that support career progression. We are looking for someone who is proactive, has an energetic nature, who is methodical and organised and able to work using their own initiative. Main duties of the job Key duties will involve: Manage and develop the daily delivery of the Pharmacy Service at Chapel Allerton Pharmacy including labelling and dispensing, accuracy checking of medicines, controlled drugs and clinical trials. Support the stock controller with stock control, stock issues and ordering. Line manage and supervise some technical and support staff within the dispensary. Support and deputise for the Pharmacy Technician Team Leader in decision making and manage service requirements. Ward based work including taking medication drug histories, overseeing ward top ups including Omnicells at ward level. Counsel patients on their medication and ensure outpatient waiting times are within target times. Communicate with wards and clinics/doctors/prescribers regarding prescription queries and issues About us Leeds is a wonderful city to work in and LTHT is an organisation that puts its patients first and highly values and supports its staff. Pharmacy is a forward thinking department that values the contribution of all our staff. There are plenty of opportunities to progress within different areas of our pharmacy services should you wish to. The Chapel Allerton Pharmacy is a small team however very friendly and extremely supportive and work together to provide an excellent all round Pharmacy Service. The work can be fast paced and busy and the whole team pulls together to achieve the most efficient service for our patients. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions. Date posted 27 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9298-MMP-365 Job locations St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Job description Job responsibilities To manage and develop the daily delivery of a specialist technical service within a designated section. This will incorporate the pharmacy strategy for medicines management. The post holder will also perform a range of medicine supply functions; these will be predominantly concerned with accuracy checking and management of stock control. The post holder will be required to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis. Performs the role of Lead Technician during evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays and is a named member on the Pharmacy MAJAX call out procedure. Line management and supervision of staff within assigned area. Direct and support staff assigned to the specific area on rotation including other technical grades, pre-registration and qualified pharmacists. Responsible for training and development, attendance management including co-ordination of annual leave and lieu time for staff assigned to that area. Maintain links with other Specialist Pharmacy Technicians, managers and other pharmacy staff to ensure a safe and efficient service. Ensure departmental work is completed within agreed deadlines. Ensure equipment and materials are used responsibly relating to Trust risk assessments. The Trust reserves the right to require employees to work either temporarily or permanently at or from any other of the Trusts establishments at any time Ensure all staff complies with Trust and Pharmacy Policies and Procedures. Responsible for all stock control ensuring optimum stock levels and minimal wastage, including ordering and receipt of medicines and consumables into designated area. Report departmental statistics,including dispensing errors and incidents, to relevant services manager on a monthly basis. ORGANISATIONAL CHART Clinical Director MMPS Senior Manager Operational Lead Pharmacy Technician Specialist KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED BTEC in Pharmaceutical science, NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent. Member of or eligible to become technician registrant of General Pharmaceutical Council Extensive post qualification experience Supervisory / Management experience of staff Expert knowledge of good dispensing/distribution/manufacturing practice High level of knowledge of medicine stock control systems Hospital pharmacy experience Excellent literacy, numeric and written communication skills Accuracy checking experience Experience of managing change Experience of training/assessing staff Experience of developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Computer skills Job description Job responsibilities To manage and develop the daily delivery of a specialist technical service within a designated section. This will incorporate the pharmacy strategy for medicines management. The post holder will also perform a range of medicine supply functions; these will be predominantly concerned with accuracy checking and management of stock control. The post holder will be required to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis. Performs the role of Lead Technician during evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays and is a named member on the Pharmacy MAJAX call out procedure. Line management and supervision of staff within assigned area. Direct and support staff assigned to the specific area on rotation including other technical grades, pre-registration and qualified pharmacists. Responsible for training and development, attendance management including co-ordination of annual leave and lieu time for staff assigned to that area. Maintain links with other Specialist Pharmacy Technicians, managers and other pharmacy staff to ensure a safe and efficient service. Ensure departmental work is completed within agreed deadlines. Ensure equipment and materials are used responsibly relating to Trust risk assessments. The Trust reserves the right to require employees to work either temporarily or permanently at or from any other of the Trusts establishments at any time Ensure all staff complies with Trust and Pharmacy Policies and Procedures. Responsible for all stock control ensuring optimum stock levels and minimal wastage, including ordering and receipt of medicines and consumables into designated area. Report departmental statistics,including dispensing errors and incidents, to relevant services manager on a monthly basis. ORGANISATIONAL CHART Clinical Director MMPS Senior Manager Operational Lead Pharmacy Technician Specialist KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED BTEC in Pharmaceutical science, NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent. Member of or eligible to become technician registrant of General Pharmaceutical Council Extensive post qualification experience Supervisory / Management experience of staff Expert knowledge of good dispensing/distribution/manufacturing practice High level of knowledge of medicine stock control systems Hospital pharmacy experience Excellent literacy, numeric and written communication skills Accuracy checking experience Experience of managing change Experience of training/assessing staff Experience of developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Computer skills Person Specification Experience Essential Significant Pharmacy Technician experience including accuracy checking. Significant experience in supporting a team and management/supervising staff Desirable Experience in problem solving and communicating with colleagues, ward teams and patients Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent GPHC Registered Pharmacy Technician Skills & behaviours Essential Communication skills - excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team Decision making - ability to solve problems and use initiative to deal with issues Flexible, adaptable and ability to prioritise work Desirable Ability to motivate, support and value colleagues Person Specification Experience Essential Significant Pharmacy Technician experience including accuracy checking. Significant experience in supporting a team and management/supervising staff Desirable Experience in problem solving and communicating with colleagues, ward teams and patients Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent GPHC Registered Pharmacy Technician Skills & behaviours Essential Communication skills - excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team Decision making - ability to solve problems and use initiative to deal with issues Flexible, adaptable and ability to prioritise work Desirable Ability to motivate, support and value colleagues Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)