Job Description

The post holder will support the dispensaries supervisor/managers by proactively coordinating and managing the flow of work through dispensary services. To oversee the training of new staff, apprentices and dispensing induction.Be an accredited Accuracy Checking Assistant, releasing dispensed/issued items directly to patients and healthcare professionals in accordance with local training and policies. To support existing staff who are completing additional courses, for example accredited checking course. To assist in the dispensing of prescriptions for inpatients, discharged outpatients and aid the supply of medicines to wards and other departments.



To contribute to ongoing continuous improvement and development of dispensary services To dispense and where appropriate check prescriptions for inpatients, discharges or outpatients across STSFT, in line with procedure and standard practice. Be part of the wider in-patient dispensary team across STSFT and contribute to the provision of an efficient and effective dispensary service. To assist in the replenishment of medicine supplies to wards and other departments. To participate in rotas covering evenings, weekend, and bank holidays.



To undertake other reasonable duties to meeting the needs of the service as directed by the Associate Chief Pharmacist (Operational services) To demonstrate the Trusts core behaviours in delivering a quality service to internal and external customers. The post-holder will be required to participate in the 7-day dispensing weekend and late-night rota PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE