Outpatient Pharmacy Dispenser
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Torquay, TQ2 7AAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
9 October 2026
9 days leftJob description
SDH Developments Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary company of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, provides pharmacy services to patients and vis...
- As a Outpatient Pharmacy Dispenser you will dispense medicines for patients.
- You will undertake related duties including ordering and receipt of stock, and be involved in the provision of an efficient and effective 'front of house' service for customers, including the sale of medicines.
SDH Developments Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary company of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, provides pharmacy services to patients and visitors attending the Outpatients Department at Torbay Hospital. These services continue to develop, and we are now looking for a pharmacy technician to join our team.
Why work with us- Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Computer literate
- Understanding of Health & Safety Legislation and Risk Management
- Well-developed organisational, time management and planning skills; ability to organise workload and prioritise effectively
- Excellent customer service skills
- Quality-oriented; strives for continuous improvement
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Pays attention to detail
- Methodical, accurate and analytical
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Conscientious, motivated, reliable and resourceful
Desirable: - Understanding of the NHS and the role of Pharmacy
Qualifications & Training
Essential: - NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or nationally recognised equivalent qualification); - GCSE in MATHS and ENGLISH
Specific Skills
Desirable: - Experience of checking complex prescriptions e.g. oncology, paediatrics
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
25 September 2026
Last checked
29 September 2026
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