Pharmacy Dispenser
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Birmimgham, B4 6NH
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
To provide dispensing support to The Medicines Chest. Undertake receptionist duties and support stock control. To ensure all work processes are carrie...
Under the supervision of the lead pharmacy technician participate in the dispensing process for the Outpatient Dispensary; accurately labelling and dispensing medicines and other pharmacy products, including unlicensed and named-patient products, to fulfil all types of prescriptions.
To participate in stock controlmanagement, maintaining adequate levels of stock and preventing wastage of drugs due to expiry.
To use the current pharmacy computer system to accurately and responsibly record all issues, stock transfers and returns in order to maintain stock balances and promote efficient ordering and distribution.
At all times to comply with all relevant policies of TMC, and to ensure the maintenance of professional standards and compliance with legal requirements.
At all times to maintain the safe standards of work and a safe and appropriate environment as required by the provisions of the Medicines Act, the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, and waste disposal regulations, and any other requirements that may from time to time be placed upon the department
To participate on a rota basis in the provision of the TMC pharmacy services including weekends, this time being recompensed according TMC agreements, as appropriate.
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centered care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Disposition
Essential
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Of a trustworthy and confidential nature
- Adaptable to changes in working practices
- An understanding of and the ability to undertake the duties outlined in the Job description
- A flexible attitude to working in all areas of the pharmacy department, responding willingly to the demands of the service with regard to weekend working
- Excellent team player
- Ability to remain professional in busy circumstances
Desirable
- Evidence of team work from previous experience
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE's in English and Maths
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (whole award)
- Knowledge of data protection and patient confidentiality
Skills and experience
Essential
- Able to perform pharmaceutical calculations for liquid doses.
- Good time management skills, able to prioritise
- Excellent keyboard skills
- Experience using Microsoft Word, Access and Excel to manipulate data
- Ability to format and understand reports generated by computer systems
- Experience with data handling and data validation
- Ability to write, understand and follow procedures
- Ability to tackle routine tasks accurately
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Desirable
- Previous experience of pharmacy computer systems such as Ascribe
- Previous experience of working in a hospital pharmacy environment
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
24 August 2026
Last checked
26 August 2026
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