Job summary Closing Date: 31.05.26 (this may change dependent on response). Shortlisting to take place following closing date commencing 01.06.26 Interview expected to take place in the week commencing 08.06.26 Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and flexible Dispensary Coordinator to join our friendly and dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced pharmacy assistant or pharmacy technician who wishes to gain further skills in supporting the dispensary workflow and supervision of staff. This new role will support improvements in the provision of our dispensing service and will play a key role in our improvement plans across the pharmacy team. Summary of most important Experience/Skills/Qualifications required: BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent or NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years continuous service in a dispensary environment as a Senior Assistant Technical Officer (or equivalent) Main duties of the job Brief Description of the Role: You will play a key role in the provision of dispensary services helping us to deliver and improve the quality of patient care. Key elements of the role include: Work as part of the pharmacy dispensary services team in the comprehensive and efficient supply and delivery of medications. Organise and supervise dispensary activities including staff and workflow. Train and mentor senior pharmacy assistants, trainee senior pharmacy assistants and pharmacy assistants. Labelling and dispensing inpatient, outpatient and clinical trial prescriptions. Maintenance of stock, including stock taking and ordering and receipt of stock from pharmacy stores. The post involves weekend, Bank Holiday and late night rota duties. About us We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, pension scheme including life assurance cover. The Trust is committed to improving the working lives of its staff; and has a number of family friendly policies. At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients. We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site. In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Experience Essential Substantial practical work experience and knowledge relating to the procedures and provision of a hospital pharmacy dispensing service Good dispensing and distribution practices Experience of managing stock control Desirable Hospital pharmacy dispensary experience Experience of error monitoring processes Skills Essential Proven skills in organising, supervising, and training staff Ability to prioritise workflow when the need arises Proven communication skills Ability to communicate to staff to extract maximum output with tact and diplomacy. Work in a professional manner Able to work under pressure Extremely flexible and reliable Ability to plan and prioritise workload in the face of changing demands Ability to manage time effectively and work within time constraints Computer literate Knowledge Essential Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety Regulations Knowledge and application of Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Assurance systems Desirable Knowledge and experience of working with an automated dispensing robot at a super user/expert level. Qualifications Essential BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent or NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent with significant service in a dispensary environment as band 3 Senior Assistant Technical Officer (or equivalent) Desirable Leadership qualification Person Specification Experience Essential Substantial practical work experience and knowledge relating to the procedures and provision of a hospital pharmacy dispensing service Good dispensing and distribution practices Experience of managing stock control Desirable Hospital pharmacy dispensary experience Experience of error monitoring processes Skills Essential Proven skills in organising, supervising, and training staff Ability to prioritise workflow when the need arises Proven communication skills Ability to communicate to staff to extract maximum output with tact and diplomacy. Work in a professional manner Able to work under pressure Extremely flexible and reliable Ability to plan and prioritise workload in the face of changing demands Ability to manage time effectively and work within time constraints Computer literate Knowledge Essential Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety Regulations Knowledge and application of Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Assurance systems Desirable Knowledge and experience of working with an automated dispensing robot at a super user/expert level. Qualifications Essential BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent or NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent with significant service in a dispensary environment as band 3 Senior Assistant Technical Officer (or equivalent) Desirable Leadership qualification 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 Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Bradford Teaching Hospitals Bradford BD9 6RJ United Kingdom Employer's website