Saturday Dispenser - Outpatient Pharmacy
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Blackburn, BB23HH
Salary
£12.71 to £13.21
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
Are you an enthusiastic hard working and patient focussed person with an interest in pharmacy? Possibly a pharmacy student looking for real work exper...
This post is an ideal opportunity for those looking to gain hospital experience and also to those that already have and enjoy this type of environment.
On a day to day basis, your duties will vary and help provide a high quality service to our patients whether this be provided customer service, dispensing medicines or ordering and receiving pharmacy stock.
You will also develop positive working relationships with our fantastic colleagues and multidisciplinary team and be a valued member of the company.
Duties include, but are not limited to
- Dispensing medications
- Stock control, stock rotation, expiry date checking and use of the Pharmacy IT System
- Provides an effective reception service, receiving incoming work and dealing with customer enquiries.
- Maintains stock of dispensing sundries and carries out housekeeping duties to maintain good environmental standards.
- Supports the training and development of pharmacy team
The core hours of duty are 9am to 1pm on a Saturday. Applicants will be expected to participate in bank holiday work (9am to 1pm) and will have opportunity for further weekday work if desired
This role is based in Royal Blackburn Hospital
Lancashire Hospitals Services (Pharmacy) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We provide the NHS Trust with the outpatient dispensing service at Royal Preston Hospital, Rosemere Centre (within Royal Preston Hospital), Chorley and South Ribble District General Hospital, Burnley General Hospital, Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackpool Victoria, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Westmorland General Hospital and Furness General Hospital.
If you have always aspired to work within a hospital setting and working alongside other highly motivated individuals, then you are going to love this role.We are offering an opportunity for you to join our friendly and dedicated team where you will learn, grow and flourish, supported all the way.
As a employee, you will enjoy a rewarding career by really making a difference. You'll work hard but be recognised for your contribution and be able to keep a healthy work/life balance.
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- 2 GCSE Passes Grade C or above (or equivalent) must include Maths and English
- NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team
- Knowledge of stock control systems
- Knowledge of Health & safety
Desirable
- Experience of working in pharmacy
- Experience of working in a customer facing role
- Experience of working in a busy environment.
- Outpatient Pharmacy Experience
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
21 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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