Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant | North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Tees Valley is seeking a pharmacy professional to deliver high-quality pharmacy services. The role involves dispensing medication and managing controlled drugs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Applicants must have NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent and demonstrate attention to detail. This position offers opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Health and well-being initiatives

Personal and professional development opportunities

Staff recognition programs

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent to dispense medication.
• Ability to dispense prescriptions accurately.
• Experience with stock management and controlled drugs.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions accurately following SOPs.
• Monitor stock levels and inform the manager.
• Provide training to new staff in pharmacy processes.

Skills

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills

Dispensing medication

Attention to detail

Tools

ASCribe computer system

Omnicells

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. This includes 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.

Responsibilities

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. Accurate entries to be made in controlled drug registers to maintain stock control and legal requirements. Responsible for each individual entry; any discrepancies to be reported 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.

Organisational context

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”

Application information

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.

This advert closes on Friday 12 Sep 2025