Pharmacy Dispenser

Haringey GP Federation; South Shields; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in South Shields is seeking a Pharmacy Dispenser on a fixed-term contract until November 2027. The role requires NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and involves dispensing medications for inpatients and outpatients, supporting pharmacy services, and working collaboratively within a team. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential, alongside excellent customer service abilities. This position offers a competitive salary of £24,937 to £26,598 pro-rata for part-time work.

Benefits

Access to fitness centre

Career progression opportunities

Support for training and education

Childcare support services

Qualifications

• Must undertake accredited-checking course after six months in post.
• Physically capable of doing the job.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Good team worker

Organisational skills

Ability to prioritise workload

Adaptable

Education

NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services

Job description

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust – 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 Hospitalbut 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 towards and departments across our various sites as well as supporting the IntegratedMedicine Management team of technicians and pharmacists to deliverpharmaceutical care to patients admitted to the in-patient wards. Good customer service skills are essential aswell as the need to care about the patients we serve and the services wedeliver. You will take pride in the delivery of a safe and responsivedispensing service. This is an exciting opportunity to provide high-qualitypatient 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 youwould be required to undertake anaccredited checking course after six months in Post. You will be required to work in bothin-patient and out-patient pharmacies across sites and our partner organisationCHoICE Ltd. As part of the Dispensaryteam you will be involved in the dispensing process for both adult andpaediatric patients attending our hospitals.

You would be expected to be part of seven-dayservice including late night, weekend and bank holiday rotas. You should beadaptable, 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 workon your own initiative to deliver excellent patient care. We work inconjunction with the Pharmacy education team and we assist with training that youwould 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 workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for 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, wemay 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).

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

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 yearpro-rata for part-time