Dispenser | UHS Pharmacy Ltd ( UPL )

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southampton is looking for a Pharmacy Dispenser to join their dynamic outpatient pharmacy team. The role involves dispensing medication, managing stock, and providing exceptional patient care. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position offers an opportunity to grow clinical knowledge and emphasizes a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in dispensing and labeling medication.
• Ability to manage stock and provide patient advice.
• Knowledge of pharmacy procedures and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and label medication from outpatient prescriptions.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the work area.
• Provide customer service at the pharmacy counter.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Ability to build relationships

Strong attention to detail

Job description

UHS Pharmacy LTD s delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us as a Pharmacy Dispenser.

Please see below for the detailed job description of the role. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic outpatient pharmacy team with a focus on patient care and achieving excellence. This role will enable you to expand your clinical knowledge within a diverse field of medicine. You will be expected to work in a fast-paced environment working within a large team and providing a patient-centred service, whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance. This role is perfect for an ambitious dispenser who has the ability to build strong relationships with varying healthcare professionals.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the “Job Description and Main Responsibilities” section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

The purpose of this role is to dispense and label medication from hospital outpatient prescriptions, manage stock, provide support to reception team, and provide advice to patients and staff visiting the pharmacy as necessary.

1. To assist the Superintendent Pharmacist and Pharmacy Manager in the service provision of the pharmacy, maintaining a high standard of service in accordance with legislation and recognised good practice.
2. Responsible for keeping the work area safe, clean and tidy with suitable supplies of relevant sundry items. Ensuring all relevant local checks and housekeeping are done in accordance with SOPs.
3. Producing computer generated labels and accurately dispensing items against in and outpatient prescriptions, completing appropriate records for clinical trials, named patient and controlled drugs etc.
4. Receiving prescriptions within the pharmacy from hospital staff and patients, ensuring their receipt is recorded following procedures and all financial transactions are conducted properly including prescription fees, checking exemptions and all documentation is completed appropriately.
5. To work on the front counter, as required, providing advice and excellent service to patients and customers using the Pharmacy.
6. Responsible for good stock control, including ordering of stock, receipting deliveries, dealing with the relevant paperwork, stock rotation, checking expiry dates, putting stock on shelves and security of stock. Stock up the robot, as and when necessary, to ensure this continues to run effectively.
7. Achieving and maintaining in-house competencies in all relevant areas of practice e.g. dispensing, labelling and controlled drugs.
8. Communicating effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with members of the pharmacy team, hospital staff and patients to ensure a seamless medicines management process.
9. Complete start and end of day duties including cashing up and banking of takings, filing and ordering of OTC sales.
10. Use all relevant technology associated with the role appropriately after training.
11. Complete other duties requested by Superintendent Pharmacist or Pharmacy Manager/Pharmacist that support the effective running of the Pharmacy.

This advert closes on Wednesday 15 Oct 2025