Band 3 Outpatient Pharmacy Dispenser | Royal Free London Pharmacy

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 3 Outpatient Pharmacy Dispenser to join the Royal Free London Pharmacy team. You will prepare labels, assemble prescriptions, and ensure accurate dispensing in line with SOPs, while arranging timely substitutions for out-of-stock meds.

You will counsel patients on medication use, answer queries, and provide information to clinical staff on drug usage and availability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare labels and correctly assemble prescriptions according to SOP.
• Organise timely supply of out of stock medication to patients.
• Counsel patients on the use of their dispensed medications and answer queries.
• Provide information and advice to nursing and medical staff on drug usage and availability.

Job description

Band 3 Outpatient Pharmacy Dispenser | Royal Free London Pharmacy

Company:

Company: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £32,519 - £33,739 per annum all inclusive

Prepare labels using the pharmacy computer system and correctlyassemble prescriptions, ensuring each item is accurately dispensed andin the correct packaging, according to standard operating procedures(SOP). Organise the timely supply of out of stock medication to patients,prioritise and delegate to other pharmacy team members whennecessary.Communicate any delays in supply to the appropriate person. Counsel patients on the use of their dispensed medications, offeringadvice and answering any queries.To provide information and advice to nursing and medical staff on allaspects of drug usage and availability.

Receive deliveries from suppliers and manufacturers.

We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and forward thinking candidate with experience in pharmacy to join the Royal Free London Pharmacy family. You will need to be organised and well-motivated and have excellent communication and people skills, as well as the ability to adapt quickly to new situations. If you are looking for a challenging role in which to develop your skills and knowledge then this post will provide an excellent opportunity for you, while providing you with the all of the support and training that you need.

If you would like to be a part of a successful, friendly, high-profile service, where your top priority is to provide World Class patient care, then this may be the job for you.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

This advert closes on Wednesday 14 Oct 2026

£34,960 - £37,402 per annum all inclusive

£30,630 - £32,346 per annum inclusive of HCAS