TrustMed Pharmacy Dispenser/Technician

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

The closing date is 12 May 2025

Job summary

About Us

Welcome to TrustMed Pharmacy, where patient safety and compassionate care are fundamental to our mission. We are currently seeking dedicated Dispensers/Technicians to join our dynamic pharmacy team. If you're passionate about providing efficient, accurate, and safe pharmaceutical services within a supportive environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Join us in our commitment to delivering exceptional patient care working with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

Your Objectives

As a Dispenser at TrustMed Pharmacy, your primary objective will be to ensure the timely and accurate dispensing of medications for our outpatient population. Working collaboratively with our team, you will play a crucial role in maintaining stock control, replenishing supplies, and upholding the highest standards of cleanliness and organisation within the dispensary. By fulfilling these objectives, you will contribute to our overarching goal of providing efficient, accurate, and safe patient care.

About us

Your Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary and professional fees paid, we offer:

- Generous holiday allowance to support your work-life balance.

- Opportunity for funded training courses to enhance your professional development.

- Pension scheme and free life assurance for financial security.

- Access to a range of other benefits designed to promote employee well-being and satisfaction.

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience Up to £13.93 depending on qualification

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-7149062-TMP

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

LEICESTER

LE1 5WW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Your Responsibilities

Your responsibilities as a Dispenser/Technician will include:

- Dispensing and issuing medications, including controlled drugs and oral cytotoxic agents, for outpatient prescriptions.

- Maintaining accurate stock control of medications and ensuring timely replenishment of sundries.

- Participating in the organisation of the dispensary to uphold cleanliness and compliance standards.

- Collaborating with the pharmacy team to facilitate efficient workflow and contribute to the overall success of TrustMed Pharmacy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your Responsibilities

Your responsibilities as a Dispenser/Technician will include:

- Dispensing and issuing medications, including controlled drugs and oral cytotoxic agents, for outpatient prescriptions.

- Maintaining accurate stock control of medications and ensuring timely replenishment of sundries.

- Participating in the organisation of the dispensary to uphold cleanliness and compliance standards.

- Collaborating with the pharmacy team to facilitate efficient workflow and contribute to the overall success of TrustMed Pharmacy.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 2 years experience in pharmacy

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ2

Experience

Essential

  • Retail experience
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 2 years experience in pharmacy

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ2

Experience

Essential

  • Retail experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

LEICESTER

LE1 5WW


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

LEICESTER

LE1 5WW


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Pharmacy Manager

Claire Morrison

claire.morrison@uhl-tr.nhs.uk

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience Up to £13.93 depending on qualification

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-7149062-TMP

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

LEICESTER

LE1 5WW


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