Dispensary Coordinator

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bradford is seeking a highly motivated Dispensary Coordinator to oversee pharmacy dispensing services and staff training. The role involves organizing workflows, ensuring efficient medication supply, and supporting improvements in service quality. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in pharmacy settings. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Staff gymnasiums

Pension scheme with life assurance cover

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years continuous service in a dispensary environment as a Senior Assistant Technical Officer.
• Flexible and motivated with a commitment to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the pharmacy dispensary services team.
• Organise and supervise dispensary activities.
• Train and mentor senior pharmacy assistants and trainees.

Skills

Organising and supervising workflows

Training and mentoring staff

Labelling and dispensing prescriptions

Education

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Equivalence with NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services

Job description

Brief Description of the Role

You will play a key role in the provision of dispensary services helping us to deliver and improve the quality of patient care. Key elements of the role include:

• Work as part of the pharmacy dispensary services team in the comprehensive and efficient supply and delivery of medications.
• Organise and supervise dispensary activities including staff and workflow.
• Train and mentor senior pharmacy assistants, trainee senior pharmacy assistants and pharmacy assistants.
• Labelling and dispensing inpatient, outpatient and clinical trial prescriptions.
• Maintenance of stock, including stock taking and ordering and receipt of stock from pharmacy stores.

The post involves weekend, Bank Holiday and late night rota duties.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and flexible Dispensary Coordinator to join our friendly and dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced pharmacy assistant or pharmacy technician who wishes to gain further skills in supporting the dispensary workflow and supervision of staff. This new role will support improvements in the provision of our dispensing service and will play a key role in our improvement plans across the pharmacy team.

Qualifications

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent or NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years continuous service in a dispensary environment as a Senior Assistant Technical Officer (or equivalent)

Benefits

We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, pension scheme including life assurance cover. The Trust is committed to improving the working lives of its staff; and has a number of family friendly policies.

Our Commitment

At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We’re keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients. We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site. In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world‑class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.