Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant Technical Officer/Dispenser

NHS; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer - Dispenser to join a dedicated team at an esteemed hospital. This role involves dispensing a wide range of prescriptions and working closely with clinical teams. You'll gain valuable experience in a stimulating environment that fosters professional growth. The position offers full-time hours with a structured training program, ensuring you develop essential skills in pharmacy practice. If you're passionate about healthcare and looking to advance your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Leadership and Improvement Training

Career Development Opportunities

Friendly Work Environment

Qualifications

• L2 Pharmacy Services certificate or equivalent, or working towards it.
• GCSEs in English & Maths A-C/4-9 or Level 2 Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing a variety of prescription types, including controlled and unlicensed drugs.
• Participating in extended/out-of-hours rotas including weekends and late nights.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Pharmacy Product Knowledge

Standard Operating Procedures

Education

L2 Pharmacy Services Certificate

GCSEs in English & Maths A-C/4-9

Job description

Job summary

37.5 hours

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer - Dispenser, to join the dedicated team delivering dispensing and ward services from the Pharmacy department.

You will be based on rotation in the dispensary at The James Cook University Hospital (JCUH), participating in dispensing services under the management of the Dispensary Manager and working in one of our clinical teams on the wards under pharmacy ward leads.

Main duties of the job:

1. Dispensing a wide variety of prescription types, including controlled drugs, prescription-only medicines, and unlicensed drugs for inpatients of JCUH and community hospitals.
2. Having experience of dispensing to L2 pharmacy services standards, broad drug knowledge, and familiarity with pharmacy law and professional practice from hospital or community settings.
3. Working towards the L2 dispensing certificate, which should be completed by the end of 2024.
4. Working full-time hours (08:30-17:00, Monday to Friday), including participation in dispensary and extended/out-of-hours rotas, such as:

• Weekend work once every 5 weeks (09:00-17:00) Saturday and Sunday, with a full weekday off the following week.
• Late night work once every 2 weeks (09:00-17:30) instead of 08:30-17:00.
• Contributing to the bank holiday working rota.

The pharmacy department at JCUH employs over 200 staff, including clinical pharmacists, technicians, and support staff, providing medicines management, dispensing, and logistics services across the hospital and community hospitals. It offers a stimulating, friendly, and professionally rewarding environment for career development.

Please note that the post will close once sufficient applications are received.

About us

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff, including the New and Aspiring Leaders programme and the Foundation Quality Improvement Programme. After completing these, staff can explore further training opportunities, including in-house courses, bitesize programmes, and leadership apprenticeships at levels 3, 5, and 7.

Job details

• Posted on: 01 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £24,625 to £25,674 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 328-CD-7153772
• Location: The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification attached for detailed responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• L2 Pharmacy Services including dispensing or equivalent certificate, or working towards
• GCSEs in English & Maths A-C/4-9 or Level 2 Maths and English

Knowledge (Essential):

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proven experience with Standard Operating Procedures
• Broad pharmacy product knowledge

Experience (Essential):

• Recent accurate dispensing experience in hospital or community pharmacies

Additional notes:

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Employer details

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW

Website: https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/