Pharmacy Assistant/Dispenser

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local NHS Trust is seeking enthusiastic individuals for the Pharmacy Assistant/Dispenser role. This position requires accuracy in dispensing prescriptions, effective stock management, and compliance with procedures. Ideal candidates will be motivated and willing to learn, with a strong emphasis on teamwork. Multiple full-time vacancies are available, offering a rewarding opportunity to join a dedicated team that values diversity and supports career growth within a hospital setting. You will enjoy a balanced work/life environment.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated individuals ready to learn.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and observe legal standards.
• Capability to contribute toward delivering KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a safe and effective pharmacy service.
• Accurately dispense prescriptions in a timely manner.
• Support stock management and maintain excellent relationships.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

EMIS pharmacy stock control system

Job description

This post is an ideal opportunity for those looking to gain hospital experience and also to those that already have and enjoy this type of environment. On a day to day basis, your duties will vary and help provide a high quality service to our patients whether this be provided customer service, dispensing medicines or ordering and receiving pharmacy stock. You will also develop positive working relationships with our fantastic colleagues and multidisciplinary team and be a valued member of the company.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of a safe and effective pharmacy service
• Accurately dispense prescriptions in a timely manner
• Supporting the counter
• Use EMIS pharmacy stock control and patient medication record system
• Contribute to stock management - Stock Ordering, putting away, counts and rotation
• Accurate record keeping
• Comply with Standard Operating Procedures
• Offer suggestions to improve working processes
• Maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues, health professionals and patients
• Maintain legal and professional standards
• Observe confidentiality requirements
• Contributing towards the delivery of company KPIs

Please note the interview date may be subject to change.

Thanks for taking the time to view this advert; we're looking forward to receiving your application. You should be aware that the vacancy may close earlier than the published date if sufficient applications are received so it would be best to apply as soon as you can. We'll contact you by e‑mail to update you on the progress of your application so please check the e‑mail account that you applied from (including spam/junk) regularly.

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.

Lancashire Hospitals Services (Pharmacy) Ltd is delighted to be able to offer multiple vacancies for a Pharmacy Assistant/Dispenser to come and join our fantastic team.

Lancashire Hospitals Services (Pharmacy) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We provide the NHS Trust with the outpatient dispensing service at Royal Preston Hospital, Rosemere Centre (within Royal Preston Hospital) and Chorley and South Ribble District General Hospital.

If you are new to pharmacy or have never worked in a hospital setting before, please do not be discouraged from applying as full training will be provided. The team are friendly, helpful and by all working together, we deliver a service that we are proud of. Please note that we have 3 full positions available. Full time is 36 hours per week worked over four days. You will need to be enthusiastic, motivated and demonstrate a desire towards developing our services. If all of the above applies to you and you would like to know more or come for a visit, please feel free to contact us to discuss further.

If you have always aspired to work within a hospital setting and working alongside other highly motivated individuals, then you are going to love this role. We are offering an opportunity for you to join our friendly and dedicated team where you will learn, grow and flourish, supported all the way. As an employee, you will enjoy a rewarding career by really making a difference. You'll work hard but be recognised for your contribution and be able to keep a healthy work/life balance.