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Pharmacy Dispensary Lead

Location: Denmark Hill, London

Flexibility: On site this role requires full-time on-site presence in the Outpatient Dispensary at King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill.

Type: Permanent

Salary: £46,400 - £55,100 per annum plus up to 12% annual bonus

We are looking for an experienced Dispensary Lead to join our Outpatient Pharmacy team, ideally with experience within hospital pharmacy dispensary services. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in leading the day-to-day operations of the dispensary, ensuring the safe, effective and efficient dispensing of medicines while supporting the Pharmacy Manager in meeting dispensary KPIs.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the day-to-day operations of the Outpatient Dispensary, organising workload and supervising all dispensary staff.

Deputise for the Pharmacy Manager during periods of absence, ensuring the smooth running of the dispensary.

Oversee dispensing of outpatient prescriptions, controlled drugs and private prescriptions to agreed performance targets.

Review dispensary errors and implement strategies to mitigate risk and improve performance.

Support recruitment, induction, training and ongoing development of dispensary staff.

Generate and maintain an effective dispensary rota and ensure adequate stock control.

Requirements:

NVQ Level 3 plus accredited underpinning knowledge (e.g. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science), or equivalent.

Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain.

Relevant experience in a hospital pharmacy, including supervisory or operational management experience.

Sound knowledge of the regulations and legislation relevant to pharmacy services.

Strong communication, organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage a team effectively.

Able to work flexibly to support late duty, weekend and bank holiday dispensary services.

If you are an experienced pharmacy dispensary professional looking to make a meaningful impact in hospital pharmacy services, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply to join a dedicated team delivering excellent pharmacy services to patients at King's College Hospital.

Advert Close: 4th August 2026

Interview Date(s): 12th August 2026

There will be a site tour for successful candidates on the 17th August 2026 between 10am - 2pm.

Any queries, please contact [email protected]

Job description

Pharmacy Dispensary Lead

Location: Denmark Hill, London

Flexibility: On site this role requires full-time on-site presence in the Outpatient Dispensary at King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill.

Type: Permanent

Salary: £46,400 - £55,100 per annum plus up to 12% annual bonus

We are looking for an experienced Dispensary Lead to join our Outpatient Pharmacy team, ideally with experience within hospital pharmacy dispensary services. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in leading the day-to-day operations of the dispensary, ensuring the safe, effective and efficient dispensing of medicines while supporting the Pharmacy Manager in meeting dispensary KPIs.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the day-to-day operations of the Outpatient Dispensary, organising workload and supervising all dispensary staff.

Deputise for the Pharmacy Manager during periods of absence, ensuring the smooth running of the dispensary.

Oversee dispensing of outpatient prescriptions, controlled drugs and private prescriptions to agreed performance targets.

Review dispensary errors and implement strategies to mitigate risk and improve performance.

Support recruitment, induction, training and ongoing development of dispensary staff.

Generate and maintain an effective dispensary rota and ensure adequate stock control.

Requirements:

NVQ Level 3 plus accredited underpinning knowledge (e.g. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science), or equivalent.

Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain.

Relevant experience in a hospital pharmacy, including supervisory or operational management experience.

Sound knowledge of the regulations and legislation relevant to pharmacy services.

Strong communication, organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage a team effectively.

Able to work flexibly to support late duty, weekend and bank holiday dispensary services.

If you are an experienced pharmacy dispensary professional looking to make a meaningful impact in hospital pharmacy services, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply to join a dedicated team delivering excellent pharmacy services to patients at King's College Hospital.

Advert Close: 4th August 2026

Interview Date(s): 12th August 2026

There will be a site tour for successful candidates on the 17th August 2026 between 10am - 2pm.

Any queries, please contact [email protected]

What is the salary for this pharmacy dispenser role in London?

The advertised salary for this pharmacy dispenser role at KFM is £46400.00 to £55100.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacy dispenser pay in London varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in London?

PharmSee is currently tracking 82 active pharmacy vacancies in London across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open London pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

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