Pharmacy Dispenser

7 days ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom UHS Pharmacy Limited Full time

Job summary

UHS Pharmacy LTD s delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us as a Pharmacy Dispenser.

Main duties of the job

At UHS Pharmacy LTD we are committed to providing a world class, professional, highly specialised pharmaceutical service to the Outpatient Department of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (The Trust). Working within an Outpatients Pharmacy at a busy general hospital is hugely rewarding and we are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and passionate Dispenser to join our expanding, friendly and dynamic team.

About us

UPL is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. The Pharmacy, located in the main foyer of the hospital, provides a range of over-the-counter medicines and products, as well as pharmacy services for hospital staff, outpatients and visitors.

The Pharmacy is open Monday-Friday (09:00 - 18:00) and Saturday mornings (09:00 - 13:00). Working hours are scheduled to meet the needs of the business on a rota basis over the 6 days.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The purpose of this role is to dispense and label medication from hospital outpatient prescriptions, mange stock, provide support to reception team, and provide advice to patients and staff visiting the pharmacy as necessary.

1. To assist the Superintendent Pharmacist and Pharmacy Manager in the service provision of the pharmacy, maintaining a high standard of service in accordance with legislation and recognised good practice.

2. Responsible for keeping the work area safe, clean and tidy with suitable supplies of relevant sundry items. Ensuring all relevant local checks and housekeeping are done in accordance with SOPs.

3. Producing computer generated labels and accurately dispensing items against in and outpatient prescriptions, completing appropriate records for clinical trials, named patient and controlled drugs etc

4. Receiving prescriptions within the pharmacy from hospital staff and patients, ensuring their receipt is recorded following procedures and all financial transactions are conducted properly including prescription fees, checking exemptions and all documentation is completed appropriately.

5. To work on the front counter, as required, providing advice and excellent service to patients and customers using the Pharmacy.

6. Responsible for good stock control, including ordering of stock, receipting deliveries, dealing with the relevant paperwork, stock rotation, checking expiry dates, putting stock on shelves and security of stock. Stock up the robot, as and when necessary, to ensure this continues to run effectively.

7. Achieving and maintaining in-house competencies in all relevant areas of practice dispensing, labelling and controlled drugs

8. Communicating effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with members of the pharmacy team, hospital staff and patients to ensure a seamless medicines management process.

9. Complete start and end of day duties including cashing up and banking of takings, filing and ordering of OTC sales.

10. Use all relevant technology associated with the role appropriately after training.

11. Complete other duties requested by Superintendent Pharmacist or Pharmacy Manager/Pharmacist that support the effective running of the Pharmacy.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training Required

Essential

3 GCSE's or equivalent grades A* to C including English, Maths and Science (if qualifications gained outside the UK evidence of equivalent standards must be demonstrated at applicants own expense)

Desirable

NVQ 2 in Pharmacy or approved GPhC qualification for pharmacy support staff Other healthcare qualifications Medicines Counter Assistant course or equivalent

Previous or Relevant Experience

Essential

Proven track record of providing excellent customer service. Evidence of being able to cope with change. Use of information technology in the workplace or within education or voluntary sector. Use of telephone to give and receive messages in the workplace or within education or voluntary sector

Desirable

Previous Pharmacy experience. Experience in stock control receiving, maintaining and / or issuing stock Use of till and / or handling money in a work environment

Values/Behaviours

Essential

Patients First Fresh Thinking Working Together
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