Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organisation in Slough is seeking a committed Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant to join their pharmacy team. You will supervise and train other dispensary assistants while ensuring efficient operations. Candidates should have experience in medication dispensing, strong organizational skills, and be committed to patient care. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Opportunities for development

Focus on work-life balance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in labelling and dispensing medication (essential).
• Good IT and computer literacy skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Pharmacy Technician in managing dispensary assistants.
• Supervise and train pharmacy assistants.
• Review and update relevant procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

GCSEs or equivalent including English and Mathematics

NVQ 2

Tools

Hyperspace pharmacy computer system

Willow pharmacy computer system

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and motivated individual to join our busy and dynamic pharmacy team as a Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant.

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the safe and effective running of our dispensary. You will be responsible for supervising and training other dispensary assistants, acting as a positive role model, and ensuring the smooth delivery of day-to-day operations.

We are seeking someone who is highly organised, able to work under pressure, and demonstrates excellent attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience in labelling and dispensing medication (essential)
• Good IT and computer literacy skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Enthusiasm for supporting colleagues through training and supervision

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to the safe and effective delivery of pharmacy services for our patients. In return, we offer a supportive and inclusive environment, opportunities for development, and the chance to be part of a dedicated and professional team.

If you are enthusiastic, detail-orientated, and committed to delivering excellent patient care, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder supports the Lead Pharmacy Technician in the management of the dispensary assistants. This will include:

• Management of sickness, absence and poor/under-performing of assistants
• Supervision and training of pharmacy assistants in reception, receipt and storage of stock, labelling and dispensing of medication
• Supervision and delegation of assistants and their duties
• Review and updating relevant procedures

Working for our organisation

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please read the Job Description and Person spec before apply for this post. If you have any queries please contact Harjit Bansal on [e-mail]

Person specification

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE or equivalent, to include English and Mathematics
• NVQ 2
• Willing to undertake the Medicines Optimisation training (POD Assessment and Transcribing modules) if not already accredited.

Experience

• Previous experience of working on a reception in a busy environment
• Basic computer skills
• Experience of order, receipt and storage of goods

• Desirable criteria: Basic knowledge of pharmaceuticals
• Knowledge in over the counter sales
• Previous dispensing experience

Skills & Knowledge

• Understanding of Customer Care
• Clear communicator both written and verbal
• Ability to work as part of a team

• Desirable criteria: Recent examples of providing good Customer Care
• Experience of communicating with a wide range of people
• Experience of working as a Dispensary Assistant
• Experience of using Hyperspace & Willow pharmacy computer system

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.

We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.

We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.

Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.

Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.

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