Dispensing Supervisor, Hospital Pharmacy – Weekend Shifts

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Bedford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking enthusiastic pharmacy assistants to ensure patients receive the best pharmaceutical care. This role involves dispensing medications in a busy pharmacy environment and supervising trainee technicians. Candidates must have previous pharmacy experience and a minimum of NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work weekends. Join a friendly team committed to high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Access to training and development programs

Inclusive recruitment practices

Qualifications

• Experience in a pharmacy, warehouse or customer orientated environment.
• Experience of supervising staff in training.
• Understanding of customer care.

Responsibilities

• Provide medicine dispensing services within the Pharmacy Dispensary.
• Supervise the activity of Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians.
• Interpret prescriptions and contact pharmacy technicians when necessary.
• Check and restock the emergency drugs cupboard.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to organise own day to day work tasks

Standard keyboard skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Good listening skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Basic numeracy and literacy

Job description

A leading NHS Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking enthusiastic pharmacy assistants to ensure patients receive the best pharmaceutical care. This role involves dispensing medications in a busy pharmacy environment and supervising trainee technicians. Candidates must have previous pharmacy experience and a minimum of NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work weekends. Join a friendly team committed to high-quality patient care.