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Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team on a 2 year training contract. We are looking for versatile individuals who can adapt and cope with high‑pressure situations. The successful candidate will be able to prioritise their own workload and work flexibly within the team. All staff must work weekends and bank holidays on a rostered basis – currently one bank holiday per year and one weekend (Sat & Sun) every 8 weeks. The pharmacy provides a clinical pharmacy service to Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Dorset University Foundation Trust (DHUFT). It has a state‑of‑the‑art dispensary with an ARX robot, a Prescription Tracking System (PTS) and full Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) throughout the hospital.
Within the workplace you will rotate through areas of the Pharmacy department, working alongside a friendly and experienced team. You will gain practical experience in dispensing, distribution, ordering and medicines management on wards, and specialised areas such as aseptic services. Person care is at the centre of all we do; as a pre‑registration trainee you will help patients with medication adherence, optimisation and healthy‑lifestyle advice.
As a student you will study towards becoming a registered Pharmacy Technician – a Level 3 qualification fully funded over the 2 year training period. The course is a blended learning experience with 20 % off‑the‑job learning and an expectation of additional study outside working hours. It is assessed through coursework, case studies and a final portfolio.
Job responsibilities
* Dispense prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients in accordance with current procedures
* Dispense controlled drugs in accordance with current procedures
* Dispense prescriptions for external pharmacy customers in accordance with current procedures
* Provide cover for the Assistant Technical Officers’ annual leave and sickness
* Provide medicines reconciliation for inpatients at DCHFT
* Provide a final accuracy check for medications dispensed for the patients of DCHFT
Person Specification
Essential
* Minimum 3 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (A‑C) in Maths, English and 1 Science subject
* Experience in a pharmacy environment/setting
* Experience of dealing with the public
* Excellent written and verbal communication with all levels of staff and patients
* Has understanding, knowledge and a specific interest in hospital pharmacy
Desirable
* NVQ 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services
* Experience in a hospital pharmacy
* Good interpersonal skills
* Able to prioritise and manage own time
* Intermediate computer skills
* Good organisational skills and the ability to work unsupervised
* Able to follow written and verbal instructions
* Able to work in a busy environment and remain calm under pressure
* Evidence of ability to solve problems
* Able to demonstrate a good level of literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
* Able to work accurately/attention to detail
* Understands patient confidentiality
* Understands the importance of good communication
* Ability to travel for face‑to‑face study days
Employment details
• Date posted: 07 November 2025
• Pay scheme: Minimum wage
• Salary: £12.21 an hour
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 2 years
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 405‑25‑CS521PHAR
· Job location: Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY
Employer details
• Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY
• Website: https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/
Legal and Regulatory Information
• This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptional Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check will be required.
• Right to work in the UK: This role does not offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.
Diversity and Inclusion
Our Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under‑represented groups.
Disclaimer
This position is open for applications. Please make sure your application addresses how your experience and skills meet the person specification.
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