About this role
Job summary The Pharmacy Manager & Deputy Superintendent Pharmacist is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the operational delivery, governance, and continuous development of pharmacy services across KFM sites. The post holder will ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centred services while maintaining full compliance with regulatory, legal, and professional standards, including GPhC and Good Distribution Practice requirements. Acting as deputy to the Superintendent Pharmacist, the role combines strategic leadership with hands-on operational management, including workforce planning, financial oversight, medicines management, and quality assurance. The role plays a key part in driving service improvement, managing risk, and delivering high-quality pharmacy services aligned to organisational and NHS priorities.
Main duties of the job This is a senior pharmacist leadership role combining operational management with strategic service development. You will lead pharmacy teams to deliver high-quality, safe, and efficient services, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and governance frameworks. The role involves managing staff, overseeing medicines management, controlling budgets, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. As Deputy Superintendent Pharmacist, you will support the strategic direction of pharmacy services, deputise when required, and contribute to service innovation and growth. This role is ideal for an experienced pharmacist with strong leadership, financial, and operational management expertise in a complex healthcare environment.
About us KFM is a healthcare support services provider that partners with NHS organisations to deliver high-quality patient care. Owned by Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, KFM operates as a public authority, with all profits and cost savings reinvested into the NHS. The organisation provides end-to-end managed services across clinical areas, including procurement and supply of medicines and equipment, technical support, and outpatient pharmacy services. With a strong focus on operational excellence, governance, and innovation, KFM supports healthcare providers by ensuring reliable, safe, and efficient service delivery, enabling clinicians to focus on patient outcomes
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Technical Services Coordinator
Location: Denmark Hill, London
Department: Theatre & Endoscopy Technical Services
Salary: £33,100 pro rata
Contract: Maternity Cover - fixed term contract until 31st March 2027
Hours: full time
The Opportunity
We are looking for an organised and proactive Technical Services Coordinator to join our Theatre and Endoscopy Technical Services team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator or coordinator who enjoys working in a fast-paced healthcare environment and has a passion for organisation, process improvement, and delivering excellent customer service.
As the central point of contact for technical service requests, you will coordinate workloads, maintain critical records and tracking systems, support equipment and stock management activities, and ensure effective communication between clinical and technical teams.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the first point of contact for theatre technical service requests. Log, triage, prioritise and allocate work to technical staff. Coordinate daily technical workloads and monitor progress against priorities. Maintain and update digital job-tracking systems and team dashboards. Manage equipment records, maintenance schedules and service documentation. Maintain training databases and accurately record training activities. Coordinate preventative maintenance visits and training sessions with manufacturers. Manage stock levels across theatre locations, including ordering and stock audits. Support ICT issue management by logging, tracking and following up requests. Develop and maintain process documentation and draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Escalate operational issues appropriately to the Principal Theatre Technician.About You
We are seeking someone who can demonstrate:
Essential
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications. Experience in administration, coordination, customer service, or data management roles. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently. Experience handling confidential information professionally.Desirable
Previous NHS or healthcare administration experience. Science GCSE or equivalent qualification. A-Level, BTEC Level 3 qualification, or equivalent experience. Administration or Customer Service qualification. Experience using databases, tracking systems, or NHS-related systems.What You'll Bring
A professional and customer-focused approach. Strong problem-solving and prioritisation skills. Confidence working with clinicians, patients, and senior stakeholders. The ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing priorities. A collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous improvement. Enthusiasm for learning new systems and technologies.Why Join KFM?
Work for an NHS-owned organisation where profits are reinvested into patient care. Be part of a supportive and experienced technical services team. Access opportunities for training and professional development. Contribute directly to the effective operation of critical clinical services. Join an organisation committed to inclusion, diversity, and staff wellbeing.If you are a highly organised coordinator with strong administrative and communication skills and are looking to make a difference within healthcare services, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help support world-class patient care.
Closing Date:1st July 2026
Interview Dates:14th, 15th & 16th July 2026
For any queries regarding this role, please reach out to [email protected]
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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.
Employer details Employer name KFM
Address KFM
King's College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kings-fm.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)