Outpatient Pharmacy Dispenser

Job overview

SDH Developments Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary company of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, provides pharmacy services to patients and visitors attending the Outpatients Department at Torbay Hospital. These services continue to develop, and we are now looking for a pharmacy dispenser to join our team.

In this role you will dispense medicines for patients. In addition, you will undertake related duties including ordering and receipt of stock, and be involved in the provision of an efficient and effective ‘front of house’ service for customers, including the sale of medicines.

You will have excellent communication, organisational and customer service skills, and be an effective team player. You will work well in a pressured environment.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is recognised at a national level as a progressive and successful organisation. The primary objectives of this outpatient pharmacy are to improve patient safety, improve the patient experience, and to allow further investment in healthcare facilities in South Devon.

Main duties of the job

As a Outpatient Pharmacy Dispenser you will dispense medicines for patients.

In addition, you will undertake related duties including ordering and receipt of stock, and be involved in the provision of an efficient and effective ‘front of house’ service for customers, including the sale of medicines.

Working for our organisation

SDH Developments Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary company of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, provides pharmacy services to patients and visitors attending the Outpatients Department at Torbay Hospital. These services continue to develop, and we are now looking for a pharmacy technician to join our team.

Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

recognised equivalent qualifications)GCSE English and Maths.

Computer literate.

Management.

Moderate periods spent reaching for and lifting light pharmaceutical products.

Exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances is rare.

Work pattern generally predictable with periods of concentration required for dispensing, accurate use of computer and completing general duties.

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.

Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

If you are interested and would like to know more or to arrange an informal visit, please email Simon Gardner - Superintendent Pharmacist at [email protected] or telephone 01803 656846/7

Person specification

Knowledge & Experience

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Computer literate
• Understanding of Health & Safety Legislation and Risk Management
• Well-developed organisational, time management and planning skills; ability to organise workload and prioritise effectively
• Excellent customer service skills
• Quality-oriented; strives for continuous improvement
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Pays attention to detail
• Methodical, accurate and analytical
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Conscientious, motivated, reliable and resourceful

• Understanding of the NHS and the role of Pharmacy

Qualifications & Training

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or nationally recognised equivalent qualification)
• GCSE in MATHS and ENGLISH

Specific Skills

• Experience of checking complex prescriptions e.g. oncology, paediatrics