Rotational Pharmacy Assistant — Inpatient & Day Unit

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Dispenser to support the inpatient dispensary and the Medical Day Unit, handling dispensing, ordering and distribution of stock medicines. You will dispense prescriptions accurately, assist under supervision, and contribute to a high-quality service for patients and staff.

Responsibilities include dispensing, managing controlled drugs per protocols, handling dispensary queries, and coordinating home deliveries when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist inpatient dispensary and medical day unit with dispensing, ordering and distribution of medicines.
• Dispense prescriptions accurately to ensure efficient, timely service and follow SOPs.
• Aid pharmacy team under supervision in providing high-quality service to patients, customers and staff.
• Provide service to Day Units, Chelsea.
• Accurately interpret and dispense prescriptions and ward requisitions safely and efficiently.
• Supply and dispense controlled drugs as required, per procedures and legislation.
• Answer dispensary hatch queries promptly and relay accurate information.
• Arrange delivery of medications to patients' homes when needed, using courier if appropriate.
• Maintain adequate stock of medicines, emergency boxes and kits, with accurate daily records.
• Issue replacements and recalls of medicines and maintain proper records.

Job description

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Dispenser to support the inpatient dispensary and the Medical Day Unit, handling dispensing, ordering and distribution of stock medicines. You will dispense prescriptions accurately, assist under supervision, and contribute to a high-quality service for patients and staff.

Responsibilities include dispensing, managing controlled drugs per protocols, handling dispensary queries, and coordinating home deliveries when required.