Pharmacy Assistant - Dispensary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in England is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to provide dispensing services and manage prescriptions within the dispensary. The role entails supervising pre-registration pharmacy technicians, resolving prescription-related queries, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Candidates should have previous pharmacy experience and a minimum NVQ level 2 qualification in Pharmacy services. Weekend and 7-day service availability is required. The position provides a supportive environment with emphasis on professional growth, ideal for those committed to excellence in patient service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a hospital or community pharmacy.
• Ability to work under supervision using the pharmacy computer system.
• Availability for a 7-day service, including weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Receive and dispense prescriptions within the Pharmacy Dispensary.
• Interpret prescriptions and contact a technician or pharmacist when necessary.
• Supervise Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians.

Skills

Patient care

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Minimum NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy services or equivalent

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

Overview

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a leading NHS Trust providing comprehensive hospital services across Bedford and Luton. The Trust is committed to delivering high quality patient care and supporting staff through robust training and development programmes.

Responsibilities

• Receive prescriptions and other requests into the Main Dispensary or Dispensary Satellites according to agreed procedures and deal with straightforward problems.
• Interpret prescriptions and, where necessary, contact a pharmacy technician or pharmacist to clarify prescriptions.
• Undertake dispensing tasks under supervision, including use of the pharmacy computer system for labelling.
• Check and restock the emergency drugs cupboard.
• Answer the telephone and resolve problems.
• Receive and dispense prescriptions within the Pharmacy Dispensary.
• Supervise the activity of Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians in the dispensary.
• Take part in the late dispensary, weekend and bank holiday shift system.
• Provide medicine dispensing services within the Pharmacy Dispensary.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in either a hospital or community pharmacy and a minimum NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy services or equivalent.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for trying new roles and delivering an excellent patient experience.
• Availability for a 7‑day service, including weekend shifts.
• Ability to work under supervision using the pharmacy computer system.

Conditions

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering the first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.