Job overview

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 a NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills. 

Still not sure - please get in touch and we will happily answer any questions you may have, or considering applying for another role with us, let us know we will try and 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 JD & PS 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.

Working for our organisation

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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