Bank Senior Dispensing Assistant Band 3

Transformationunitgm; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Bank Senior Dispensing Assistant to support the pharmacy service. This role involves dispensing prescriptions, managing stock levels, and ensuring compliance with departmental policies. The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail and a commitment to providing top-notch patient care. Join a supportive team that values professionalism and teamwork, and enjoy excellent staff benefits in a dynamic work environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Excellent staff benefits

Training schemes

High cost area supplement

Qualifications

• Assist in dispensing prescriptions and maintaining stock levels.
• Ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Dispense inpatient and outpatient prescriptions accurately.
• Maintain stock levels and assist in stock management tasks.
• Monitor and log fridge temperatures daily.

Skills

Dispensing prescriptions

Stock management

Pharmacy Computer System

Attention to detail

Education

UK professional registration

Tools

Pharmacy Computer System

Job description

Main area: Pharmacy

Grade: NHS AfC: Band 3

Contract: 0 days (Bank)

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Job ref: 343-7202228-DNM

Employer: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Site: St Helier & Epsom Hospital

Town: Carshalton

Salary: £16.41 - £27.73 per hour (Bank rates depend on shift)

Closing date: 01/07/2025 23:59

Bank Senior Dispensing Assistant Band 3

As an NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best defense against COVID-19.

We value respect, kindness, professionalism, positivity, and teamwork, which enable us to provide excellent patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. We welcome applicants who share our values.

Job overview

Job purpose

Assist in the efficient and economical running of the pharmacy service by dispensing prescriptions according to departmental policies and maintaining accurate stock levels in wards and departments, including Pharmacy.

Main duties of the job

1. Dispense inpatient, discharge, and outpatient prescriptions using the Pharmacy Computer System, following departmental policies and procedures.
2. Assist in stock management by maintaining accurate stock levels, completing daily stock take sheets, and performing housekeeping duties such as tidying shelves and reshelving medicines.
3. Assist with ward/departmental topping-up services to ensure availability of pharmaceutical products and consumables for healthcare personnel.
4. Check expiry dates regularly, ensure stock rotation and proper storage, maintain logs, and report exceptions.
5. Monitor and log fridge temperatures daily, reporting any issues.
6. Prepare, update, and print computerized lists for stock issues for relevant clients.
7. Maintain accurate records using the Pharmacy Computer System and prescription tracking system, including filing prescriptions and requisitions.
8. Order/requisition stock from the Pharmacy Store as needed.
9. Keep the work area clean, tidy, and organized.
10. Assist in collecting performance, workload, and audit data.
11. Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to developing new procedures.
12. Rotate duties with other staff to maximize efficiency.

Additional information is available in the detailed job description.

Working for our organization

Perform dispensing tasks, assist in stock management, and support departmental efficiency, following policies and procedures.

Detailed responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Work within Trust and departmental policies and standards.
• Work on other sites within the Trust by agreement.
• Undertake additional duties as appropriate.
• Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive information.
• Treat patients and customers with dignity and courtesy.
• Ensure medicines are secure and not accessible to unauthorized persons.
• Take responsibility for health, safety, and welfare, complying with relevant regulations.
• Promote equal opportunities and comply with relevant legislation and policies.
• Attend necessary training and meetings.
• Participate in appraisals and comply with data protection laws.
• Follow no smoking policy and Duty of Candour principles.

This description may evolve with service developments.

Person specification

Professional Registration

Experience: 6 months

Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’

Join our team and benefit from excellent staff benefits and training schemes. Our hospitals are in a great location, offering a high cost area supplement in Surrey.

Further information

Note: The position may close early if sufficient applications are received. Apply promptly.

All applicants will be contacted via email; check your recruitment account regularly.

New NHS entrants will usually start at the minimum of the pay band. If not shortlisted, you will be notified within 4 weeks of the closing date.

We value diversity and encourage applications from minority groups, LGBTQ+ candidates, and those with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we aim to create an inclusive workplace. Internal applicants from underrepresented groups are encouraged to seek development support.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicants must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) 2020, requiring a Disclosure from the DBS.