Dispenser Outpatient Pharmacy

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Preston is seeking an NHS Pharmacy Assistant to join the team. Key duties include dispensing medications, stock control and ensuring accuracy. You will provide a friendly reception service, manage stock, and support pharmacy staff with day-to-day tasks.

The post requires good communication, teamwork and basic computer skills. The role may involve weekend rota duties and working across sites between Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley District

Qualifications

• GCSEs including Maths and English (minimum Grade C) or equivalent.
• Desirable: NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services.
• Ability to work in a team and provide good telephone/communication skills.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of stock control systems.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications accurately.
• Manage stock control, rotation, expiry checks, and use the Pharmacy IT System.
• Provide an effective reception service and handle customer enquiries.
• Maintain housekeeping and stock of dispensing sundries.
• Support training and development of pharmacy team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

IT Skills

Stock Control

Health & Safety

Education

GCSE Maths & English

NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Dispensing medications
• Stock control, stock rotation, expiry date checking and use of the Pharmacy IT System
• Provides an effective reception service, receiving incoming work and dealing with customer enquiries.
• Maintains stock of dispensing sundries and carries out housekeeping duties to maintain good environmental standards.
• Supports the training and development of pharmacy team

The core hours of duty are an 9 hour shift from 08:30am - 18:00 Monday to Friday (36 hours weekly over 4 days). Applicants will be expected to participate in weekend work (Saturday only) on a rota basis

This role is based in LTH between Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley District Hospital

Person specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential criteria

• 2 GCSE Passes Grade C or above (or equivalent) must include Maths and English

Desirable criteria

• NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working in a team
• Good telephone/ communication skills
• Computer literate including good keyboard skills
• Knowledge of stock control systems
• Knowledge of Health & safety

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in pharmacy
• Experience of working in a customer facing role
• Experience of working in a busy environment.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post. Our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available