Job overview

Are you ready to take the next step in your pharmacy career? Are you passionate about supporting teams, embracing innovation, and driving safe, high-quality patient care? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Deputy Dispensary Manager to join our dynamic and progressive pharmacy team. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated pharmacy technician who’s ready to support the management and continuous improvement of our dispensary service.

You’ll work closely with the Dispensary Manager, acting as their deputy, to lead a skilled team of pharmacy staff. Together, you’ll ensure our dispensary runs safely, efficiently, and continues to meet the evolving needs of our patients.

Why join us?

We’re a forward-thinking pharmacy department that’s passionate about innovation, development, and supporting our people. We believe that when staff are empowered and supported, services flourish—and so do our patients. Join us and be part of a team that truly cares.

Still not sure - please get in touch and we will happily answer any questions you may have, or considering applying for another role with us, let us know we will try and make  the process as seamless as possible for you.

Please note: the JD is going through job matching and whilst we do not anticipate any changes it is subject to change.

Main duties of the job

Please see the main JD & PS for the main responsibilities, key aspects as as below:

• Support the day-to-day running of the dispensary, maintaining a safe, effective and patient-focused service.
• Lead and inspire a team of pharmacy assistants and technicians.
• Deputise for the Dispensary Manager in their absence.
• Champion quality, innovation, and continuous improvement within the dispensary.
• Support the implementation of new technologies and smarter ways of working.
• Contribute to the education and development of staff, creating an environment where everyone can thrive in an inclusive environment. 

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. 

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.