Pharmacy Dispenser

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust; South Shields; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in South Shields is seeking a Pharmacy Dispenser to join their team. You will be responsible for dispensing prescriptions to inpatients and outpatients, supporting the provision of high-quality pharmaceutical care. Applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services and be adaptable in their work. This position offers a range of benefits, including career development opportunities. A passion for patient care and teamwork is essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Access to Fitness Centre

Career progression support

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Must undertake accredited-checking course after six months in post.
• Relevant pharmaceutical experience e.g. dispensing prescriptions, dealing with the public.
• Experience in dealing with patients.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions for inpatients and discharged outpatients.
• Aid in the supply of medicines to wards and other departments.
• Assist in the provision and development of pharmacy services.

Skills

Adaptable

Good team worker

Ability to work on own initiative

Organisational skills

Ability to prioritise workload

Education

Recognised Pharmaceutical qualification (NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services)

Job description

Pharmacy Dispenser

The closing date is 31 December 2025

We are currently recruiting fixed‑term (contract until November 2027) Pharmacy Dispensers and welcome applications on a full and part‑time basis.

You will join our rotational team largely in Sunderland Royal Hospital but be able to work across our three STSFT Pharmacies and support our Service Level Agreement with our partner organisation CHoICE Ltd. Our in‑patient pharmacy supplies medicines to all departments across our various sites as well as supporting the Integrated Medicine Management team of technicians and pharmacists to deliver pharmaceutical care to patients admitted to the in‑patient wards. Good customer service skills are essential as well as the need to care about the patients we serve and the services we deliver. You will take pride in the delivery of a safe and responsive dispensing service. This is an exciting opportunity to provide high‑quality patient care whilst working with an excellent and patient‑centred team.

Main duties of the job

You should have achieved NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services and you would be required to undertake an accredited checking course after six months in post. You will be required to work in both in‑patient and out‑patient pharmacies across sites and our partner organisation CHoICE Ltd. As part of the Dispensary team you will be involved in the dispensing process for both adult and paediatric patients attending our hospitals.

You would be expected to be part of seven‑day service including late night, weekend and bank holiday rotas. You should be adaptable, methodical and have excellent communication and time‑keeping skills. You must be able to work well within the Team and also have the ability to work on your own initiative to deliver excellent patient care. We work in conjunction with the Pharmacy education team and we assist with training that you would be required to undertake as part of your role.

About us

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One Team One Trust – There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award‑winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under‑represented groups. Looking after our workforce health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits – Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co‑ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job responsibilities

To dispense prescriptions for inpatients, discharged outpatients and to aid in the supply of medicines to wards and other departments. To assist in the provision and development of pharmacy services and medicine management systems to South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT).

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Recognised Pharmaceutical qualification (NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services).
• Must undertake accredited‑checking course after six months in Post.
• Accuracy.

Physical / Mental Abilities

• Physically capable of doing the job.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Skills

• Adaptable.
• Good team worker.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload.

Other

• Please provide a contact telephone number.

Experience

• Relevant pharmaceutical experience e.g. dispensing prescriptions, dealing with the public.
• Experience in dealing with patients.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro‑rata for part‑time