Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant

NHS; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare trust in Stockton-on-Tees seeks a part-time pharmacy post holder to deliver efficient pharmacy services. Applicants must have NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills, and will be responsible for dispensing medications accurately and maintaining stock controls. This fixed-term role offers a salary of £24,937 to £26,598 pro rata and emphasizes a supportive working environment for staff.

Benefits

Health and well-being initiatives

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Staff recognition programs

Qualifications

• Must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent.
• Ability to dispense medication accurately and timely using established SOPs.
• Experience in stock control and managing controlled drugs.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions and requisitions accurately using ASCribe.
• Maintain controlled drug registers and report discrepancies.
• Provide dispensing service on wards after training.

Skills

Ability to dispense medication

Attention to detail

Computer literacy with ASCribe system

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and modern pharmacy service by undertaking activities within the pharmacy and at ward level, which provide an efficient and effective delivery of medicines to patients e.g. dispensing medicines to patients, ward services and store based activities. The post holder will be based in the in-patient dispensary and rotate to Hartlepool dispensary when required.

Please note you must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent with the ability to dispense medication to apply for this post.

Main duties

• Following established SOPs to dispense prescriptions and requisitions timely and accurately using the ASCribe computer system and robotics. Self-check to ensure quality and accuracy of dispensed items prior to final technical check.
• Dispense controlled drug prescriptions and ward orders from Omnicells following SOPs. Make accurate entries in controlled drug registers to maintain stock control and legal requirements. Report any discrepancies immediately to the manager. Issue controlled drug stationery, prescription pads and requisition books ensuring necessary records are completed to approved staff. Monitor stock levels and inform the manager when supplies are required.
• Provide dispensing service on wards. Carry out POP service and after completing Medicine Management training and compilation of portfolio, subject to service requirements.
• Undertake training to include prescription/requisition/order entry onto the ASCribe computer system, accurate assembly and dispensing of medication, reception duties. Take responsibility for personal development and education including mandatory training via Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and targets set within annual appraisal. Participate in departmental dispensary training of new staff in SOPs and processes.

About us

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience. We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards. We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"

Details

• Date posted: 05 September 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata, per annum
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 345-PHA7333954
• Job locations: University Hospital of North Tees, Hardwick, Stockton on Tees, TS19 8PE

Please review the attached job description for further details of the role and person specification with particular reference to required qualifications before applying for the role.