Bank Senior Dispensing Assistant Band 3 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Bank Senior Dispensing Assistant to support pharmacy operations. The role involves dispensing medications, managing stock levels, and ensuring compliance with departmental policies. Candidates should demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Assist in efficient pharmacy service by dispensing prescriptions.
• Maintain accurate stock levels and perform general housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Undertake in-patient, discharge, and out-patient dispensing.
• Monitor and log fridge temperatures daily.

Skills

Stock Management

Pharmacy Computer System

Record Keeping

Job description

Bank Senior Dispensing Assistant Band 3 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job Purpose

To assist in the efficient economical running of the pharmacy service by dispensing prescriptions in accordance with departmental policies and by maintaining accurate stock levels of pharmaceutical products in wards and departments, including Pharmacy.

• To undertake in-patient, discharge and out-patient dispensing using the Pharmacy Computer System and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• To assist in the stock management in the dispensary by maintaining accurate stock levels in all areas including the completion of daily stock take sheets, as well as general housekeeping duties, e.g. tidying shelves, reshelving medicines.
• To assist with the ward / departmental topping up service to ensure that appropriate pharmaceutical products and consumables are available for use by relevant health care personnel as required.
• To routinely check expiry dates of all stock, ensuring good stock rotation and correct storage conditions, maintaining a log as required and reporting any exceptions to the Principal/Senior Technician.
• To monitor and log fridge temperatures on a daily basis, reporting any exceptions to the Senior Technician.
• To prepare, update and print computerised lists for stock issues for all relevant clients.
• To assist in the maintenance of accurate records and information by the correct use of the Pharmacy Computer System and prescription tracking system and by filing prescriptions, requisitions and other pharmaceutical information.
• To order/requisition stock from the Pharmacy Store as required.
• To maintain a clean, tidy and organised work area.
• To assist in the collection of performance/workload/audit data as required.
• To participate in and contribute to departmental meetings to maintain and develop the pharmaceutical service, contributing to the development of new procedures as required.
• To participate in a rotation of duties with other dispensing assistants, student technicians and technicians to maximise departmental efficiency.
  
  

Job Purpose

To assist in the efficient economical running of the pharmacy service by dispensing prescriptions in accordance with departmental policies and by maintaining accurate stock levels of pharmaceutical products in wards and departments, including Pharmacy.

• To undertake in-patient, discharge and out-patient dispensing using the Pharmacy Computer System and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• To assist in the stock management in the dispensary by maintaining accurate stock levels in all areas including the completion of daily stock take sheets, as well as general housekeeping duties, e.g. tidying shelves, reshelving medicines.
• To assist with the ward / departmental topping up service to ensure that appropriate pharmaceutical products and consumables are available for use by relevant health care personnel as required.
• To routinely check expiry dates of all stock, ensuring good stock rotation and correct storage conditions, maintaining a log as required and reporting any exceptions to the Principal/Senior Technician.
• To monitor and log fridge temperatures on a daily basis, reporting any exceptions to the Senior Technician.
• To prepare, update and print computerised lists for stock issues for all relevant clients.
• To assist in the maintenance of accurate records and information by the correct use of the Pharmacy Computer System and prescription tracking system and by filing prescriptions, requisitions and other pharmaceutical information.
• To order/requisition stock from the Pharmacy Store as required.
• To maintain a clean, tidy and organised work area.
• To assist in the collection of performance/workload/audit data as required.
• To participate in and contribute to departmental meetings to maintain and develop the pharmaceutical service, contributing to the development of new procedures as required.
• To participate in a rotation of duties with other dispensing assistants, student technicians and technicians to maximise departmental efficiency.
  
  

More Information Is On The Job Description

To undertake in-patient, discharge and out-patient dispensing using the Pharmacy Computer System and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

To assist in the stock management in the dispensary by maintaining accurate stock levels in all areas including the completion of daily stock take sheets, as well as general housekeeping duties, e.g. tidying shelves, reshelving medicines.

To assist with the ward / departmental topping up service to ensure that appropriate pharmaceutical products and consumables are available for use by relevant health care

The Post Holder Is Required To

Work within agreed Trust and departmental policies and procedures and to accepted standards of practice.

Work on other sites in the Trust by agreement.

Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.

Ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity.

Treat patients and customers with dignity and courtesy.

Ensure that medicines do not fall into unauthorised hands.

Have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others and to comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety regulations, including COSHH.

Promote Equal Opportunities and to comply with the requirements of the legislation and the Trusts policies.

Attend such training courses and meetings as are necessary for the efficient performance of the post holders duties.

Participate in the Trusts appraisal system.

Comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

Comply with the Trusts No Smoking Policy.

Comply with Duty of Candour principles.

This job description is a reflection of the current position and may change in emphasis or detail in the light of subsequent service developments.

This advert closes on Tuesday 1 Jul 2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Retail Health and Personal Care Products

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