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Dispensary Co - Ordinator
The closing date is 29 June 2025
Are you ready to take the next step in your pharmacy career? If so we want to hear from you!
An exciting opportunity for the newly created position of Dispensary Co-Ordinator within the Main Pharmacy Department is available, this position is open to both Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to join our Dispensary team. The post holder will support the Dispensary Manager to contribute to the delivery and development of a high quality, comprehensive Trustwide pharmacy dispensary service that is reliable, efficient and effective in meeting the needs of all wards, theatres and departments.
Candidates are required to have NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent plus accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent) OR equivalent experience and hold aNVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills.
Interested in the role and would like to know more? We will happily answer any questions you may have, see our contact details below as we want to make the process as seamless as possible for you.
Please note: the JD is going through job matching and whilst we do not anticipate any changes it is subject to change.
Main duties of the job
Please see the main job description and person specification for the main responsibilities, key aspects as as below:
To effectively monitor workload and manage pharmacy technicians and assistants to respond to demands within the dispensary as required.
In conjunction with area leads and other co-ordinators, support with rotas and allocation of staff on a daily basis.
To contribute to the design, implementation and evaluation of new and improved pharmacy dispensary services.
Monitor turnaround times and workload status using in-house tracking system.
To dispense In-patient and discharge prescriptions in line with departmental SOP's ensuring that standards of quality, accuracy and timeliness are met. Working under the supervision of pharmacy technicians or pharmacists. Seeking advice on any complex prescriptions before dispensing.
To dispense controlled drugs (CD) to ensure that the requirements of the Misuse of Drugs Act (1970) GPhC standards and departmental SOPs' are met.Act as an
Act as a Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) or Accredited Checking Pharmacy Support Staff (ACPSS), carrying out the final checking of prescriptions.
Participate in lates rota, weekend and Bank Holiday working as may be required.
Attend the Trustwide site meetings to support flow within the hospital.
About us
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
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Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
* NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent plus accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent) OR equivalent training and experience and hold a NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills.
* Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) or Accredited Checking Pharmacy Support Staff (ACPSS) or be willing to undertake training.
* Experience of using JAC computer system
* Proven experience of supervising staff.
* Experience of working in a busy environment
* Stock control experience
* Experience of liaising with members of pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals to ensure that ward stock levels are maintained at a safe and appropriate level
* Experience of working in a customer facing role
* To be able to handle safely and competently pharmaceutical equipment and medicines used in the dispensing process
* Experience of working in hospital pharmacy, including experience at a senior assistant level.
* Experience of dispensing in a pharmacy
* Experience of staff training
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.
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
£26,530 to £29,114 a yearper annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working
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