Job Description

Come and work with the APTUK award nominated Pharmacy Technician Team of the Year 2023. At EKHUFT we pride ourselves on progression and innovation, as one of the first Trusts to embrace accuracy checking for Senior Pharmacy Assistants.
A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Pharmacy Technician looking to develop their supervisory and management skills within the Pharmacy operational teams at East Kent University foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with the Dispensary Managers ,the post holder will support and facilitate the implementation of planned organisational changes in our Dispensary at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford Kent. Training will be given to manage dispensary activities.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people.
Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'.
We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Details
Date posted
21 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
344-4817DCB
Job locations
William Harvey Hospital
Ashford
TN24 0LZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Minimum one year leadership/management experience

Desirable

• Experience in a hospital dispensary environment

Skills
Essential

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Excellent organisational and coordinating skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Teaching and presentation skills
• Influencing and leadership skills
• High level of IT skills including Word, Excel, Powerpoint

Desirable

• Car driver

Knowledge
Essential

• Working knowledge of current legislation and good practice relating to dispensary practice

Desirable

• Working knowledge of JAC system
• Knowledge of pharmacy robotics

Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ in Pharmacy Services level 3 with BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science as underpinning knowledge or equivalent
• Registration as a member of the General Pharmaceutical Council maintaining mandatory CPD requirement
• National Accredited Checking Pharmacy technician qualification

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Minimum one year leadership/management experience

Desirable

• Experience in a hospital dispensary environment

Skills
Essential

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Excellent organisational and coordinating skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Teaching and presentation skills
• Influencing and leadership skills
• High level of IT skills including Word, Excel, Powerpoint

Desirable

• Car driver

Knowledge
Essential

• Working knowledge of current legislation and good practice relating to dispensary practice

Desirable

• Working knowledge of JAC system
• Knowledge of pharmacy robotics

Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ in Pharmacy Services level 3 with BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science as underpinning knowledge or equivalent
• Registration as a member of the General Pharmaceutical Council maintaining mandatory CPD requirement
• National Accredited Checking Pharmacy technician qualification

Skills Required