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Pharmacy Dispenser

The closing date is 31 July 2025

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Job summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Pharmacy Dispenser to join the Pharmacy at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Dispenser, you will play a crucial role in providing patient care and ensuring the safe and accurate administration of medications. Your responsibilities will include assisting pharmacists in dispensing prescriptions, maintaining inventory, and providing excellent customer service.

This is a full-time role (37.5 hours) post for a Band 2 pharmacy dispenser who will play an integral part of the medicines optimisation clinical services team providing a Pharmacy service and working closely within the multi-disciplinary team.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Details

Date posted

22 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£12.36 to £13.13 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

M0042-25-1024

Job locations

UHS

Tremona Road

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 6YD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist pharmacists in dispensing medications to patients
  • Prepare and label prescription medications accurately
  • Maintain proper storage and handling of medications
  • Provide information and guidance to patients regarding medication usage and potential side effects
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate medication therapy
  • Process insurance claims and handle billing inquiries
  • Maintain accurate patient records and prescription files

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist pharmacists in dispensing medications to patients
  • Prepare and label prescription medications accurately
  • Maintain proper storage and handling of medications
  • Provide information and guidance to patients regarding medication usage and potential side effects
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate medication therapy
  • Process insurance claims and handle billing inquiries
  • Maintain accurate patient records and prescription files

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • - Strong knowledge of pharmaceuticals and medication administration
  • - Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • - Exceptional customer service skills
  • - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • - Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • - Proficiency in using pharmacy software systems
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • - Strong knowledge of pharmaceuticals and medication administration
  • - Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • - Exceptional customer service skills
  • - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • - Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • - Proficiency in using pharmacy software systems

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 details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

UHS

Tremona Road

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 6YD


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

UHS

Tremona Road

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 6YD


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Recruiter

Vanessa Chung

UHSRecruitment@nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk

03330143694

Details

Date posted

22 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£12.36 to £13.13 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

M0042-25-1024

Job locations

UHS

Tremona Road

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 6YD


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