Pharmacy Dispenser

Lancashire Hospitals Services is looking to recruit a Pharmacy Dispenser to join our outpatient hospital team. We’re looking for both a full or a part time person.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone wanting to gain experience in a hospital setting, develop their skills and progress their career in a supportive and friendly environment.

Experience within a hospital is not essential.

We have three pharmacies based within Royal Preston Hospital and a third at Chorley and South Ribble District Hospital and this postion will require the applicant to be flexible to work across both locations.

Duties and responsibilities would include and are not limited to the following tasks:

- Accurately dispensing medicines for patients according to their prescription
- Receiving medicines from suppliers and checking against the order correctly identifying any errors
- Ensuring medicines are stored correctly and according to their manufacturer recommendations
- Assist with the control and monitoring of medicines stored in the pharmacy and be involved in the procurement of these
- Ensuring stock rotation is carried out in a timely manner and identifying short dated and expired medicines
- Maintain records of the purchase, storage, and supply of medicines in compliance with standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals within the hospital

The successful post holder will have a sound understanding of working within a fast paced dispensary and ability to interact with other healthcare professionals.

Who are we looking for?
- Preferably somebody with previous pharmacy experience
- Someone who holds an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
- Somebody who has an interest in a patient facing role and is looking to make a difference

For any information about this role or to arrange an informal conversation/visit, please do not hesitate to contact Muhammad Noray on 07525 673007

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

**Salary**: From £10.94 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Currently required to wear masks

Work Location: In person