Pharmacy Dispenser

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a pharmacy support technician to assist in the Outpatient Dispensary. You will label and dispense medicines, manage stock, and record transactions using the pharmacy system.

The role requires attention to detail, good numerical skills, and the ability to work as part of a busy hospital team across weekends as per service needs.

Qualifications

• Able to perform pharmaceutical calculations for liquid doses.
• Good time management skills, able to prioritise.
• Excellent keyboard skills.
• Experience with Word, Access and Excel to manipulate data.
• Ability to format and understand reports generated by computer systems.
• Experience with data handling and data validation.
• Ability to write, understand and follow procedures.
• Ability to tackle routine tasks accurately.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Previous experience of hospital pharmacy systems such as Ascribe.
• Previous experience of working in a hospital pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, participate in the dispensing process for Outpatient Dispensary; accurately labelling and dispensing medicines and other products.
• Participate in stock control management, maintaining adequate stock levels and preventing wastage.
• Use the current pharmacy computer system to record issues, stock transfers and returns.
• Comply with relevant policies and maintain professional standards and legal requirements.
• Maintain safe working environments and adhere to safety regulations and waste disposal requirements.
• Participate on a rota in providing pharmacy services including weekends, as recompensed by agreements.

Skills

Pharmacy calculations

Time management

Keyboard skills

Microsoft Word/Excel

Data handling & validation

Team player

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Experience with Ascribe

Hospital pharmacy experience

Tools

Ascribe pharmacy system

Job description

Search through the open vacancies at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s.

This is YOUR place

• To be at the heart of brilliant care for women, children and young people.
• Where innovation, compassion, and opportunity meet to help transform lives.
• To make a unique impact from day one. As one of only two centres in the UK for women, children, and young people, this is where you can help bring prize-winning discoveries and game-changing innovations to life.
• To grow a thriving career and unlock your potential. Our unique and vast specialisms provide opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. No matter the career path you choose – you’ll have unwavering support for your ambition and a real investment in your learning.
• To discover a community of support. Where our strength comes from our people, who come from every walk of life and who work shoulder-to-shoulder across every discipline. Here, you’ll find a deep camaraderie and the support to take control of your career and find your passion – on the best days, and the toughest.

This is Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Trust.

This is your place, our place, the place.

Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged.

Job overview

To provide dispensing support to The Medicines Chest. Undertake receptionist duties and support stock control.

To ensure all work processes are carried out accurately and efficiently by following all TMC Policies, Guidelines and Departmental Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs); providing a safe and efficient service to all patients of TMC, underpinned by TMC.

Main duties of the job

Under the supervision of the lead pharmacy technician participate in the dispensing process for the Outpatient Dispensary; accurately labelling and dispensing medicines and other pharmacy products, including unlicensed and named-patient products, to fulfil all types of prescriptions.

To participate in stock control management, maintaining adequate levels of stock and preventing wastage of drugs due to expiry.

To use the current pharmacy computer system to accurately and responsibly record all issues, stock transfers and returns in order to maintain stock balances and promote efficient ordering and distribution.

At all times to comply with all relevant policies of TMC, and to ensure the maintenance of professional standards and compliance with legal requirements.

At all times to maintain the safe standards of work and a safe and appropriate environment as required by the provisions of the Medicines Act, the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, and waste disposal regulations, and any other requirements that may from time to time be placed upon the department

To participate on a rota basis in the provision of the TMC pharmacy services including weekends, this time being recompensed according TMC agreements, as appropriate.

Working for our organisation

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centered care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification

Disposition

• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Of a trustworthy and confidential nature
• Adaptable to changes in working practices
• An understanding of and the ability to undertake the duties outlined in the Job description
• A flexible attitude to working in all areas of the pharmacy department, responding willingly to the demands of the service with regard to weekend working
• Excellent team player
• Ability to remain professional in busy circumstances
• Evidence of team work from previous experience

Skills and experience

• Able to perform pharmaceutical calculations for liquid doses.
• Good time management skills, able to prioritise
• Excellent keyboard skills
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Access and Excel to manipulate data
• Ability to format and understand reports generated by computer systems
• Experience with data handling and data validation
• Ability to write, understand and follow procedures
• Ability to tackle routine tasks accurately
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Previous experience of pharmacy computer systems such as Ascribe
• Previous experience of working in a hospital pharmacy environment

Sponsorship:

Please note, visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles in line with current UKVI regulations. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for sponsorship before submitting your application. If you would like more information, please visit: UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Reasonable Adjustments:

BWC is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive environment for those with a disability, long term health or mental health condition. The Disability Confident scheme means we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, long term health or mental health conditions, and we want to ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and accessible to all. Our aim is to get the best out of every individual and if successful for interview, you will be asked if you require any reasonable adjustments (special requirements). We will strive to support and accommodate these requests where possible.

Safeguarding

As a Trust employee you are required to comply with all legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding children and adults with care and support needs, and promoting their health and welfare. You are required to inform the Head of Safeguarding of any safeguarding concerns about your own children or children you live with. This information will be treated in a confidential manner.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.