Pharmacy Technician

We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly, supportive and enthusiastic Pharmacy team asdispensary flow coordinator at Maidstone Hospital. This role is ideal for a motivated, committed, and forward-thinking technician with excellent leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills who is looking to further develop their management experience within a busy hospital pharmacy environment. As flow co-ordinator, you will work closely with the Principal Pharmacist for Patient Services to ensure the safe, efficient and timely supply of medicines to patients across the Trust. You will act as a role model for the team, leading by example and promoting high standards of patient care and professional practice. You will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day activities within the dispensary, managing workflow and effectively delegating tasks to our team of Pharmacy Technicians, Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technicians, Dispensing Assistants and trainees. Working within our progressive pharmacy service, you will play a key role in supporting service improvement initiatives and maintaining a positive and collaborative working environment. As a Pharmacy team, we are committed to delivering the highest quality service to our patients and hospital colleagues. You will receive comprehensive training to support your ongoing professional growth. If you thrive in a busy, patient-focused environment, enjoy supporting and developing staff, and are looking for the next step in your pharmacy career, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician who understands the vital role that pharmacy services play in delivering safe and effective patient care. You will be passionate about pharmacy practice, healthcare and service improvement, while consistently demonstrating professionalism and upholding the standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). As flow co-ordinator, you will lead the day-to-day operational management of the dispensary, ensuring the safe, accurate and timely supply of medicines to patients and wards across the Trust. You will supervise and support a team of Pharmacy Technicians, Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technicians, Dispensing Assistants and trainees, fostering a positive learning culture and encouraging professional development.

Our core working hours are9:00am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, with participation inone weekend on a six-week rota. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to the provision ofBank Holiday pharmacy services. Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex.With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offerspecialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms. Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs. Click hereto hear what our staff say. Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leaveplus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more,additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICS