
Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Aptitudes
Demonstrate ability to work independently or as a member of a team
- Aptitudes
Ability to complete any required documentation correctly
- Aptitudes
Demonstrated attention to detail
- Aptitudes
Demonstrated ability to meet set deadlines
- Experience
Demonstrate ability to dispense accurately
- Experience
Demonstrate ability to counsel and give advice to patients/carers on medication
- Experience
Experience/knowledge of the principles of stock control
- Experience
Computer literate including Microsoft software products
- Qualifications
NVQ Level 2 Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
- Royal Free World Class Values
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Aptitudes
Knowledge of drug names and terms
- Experience
Experience of working in an NHS hospital environment
- Experience
Previous assessable experience/understanding of JAC Pharmacy computer system
- Experience
Previous experience in an outpatient pharmacy setting
Job overview
Prepare labels using the pharmacy computer system and correctly assemble prescriptions, ensuring each item is accurately dispensed and in the correct packaging, according to standard operating procedures (SOP). Organise the timely supply of out of stock medication to patients, prioritise and delegate to other pharmacy team members when necessary. Communicate any delays in supply to the appropriate person. Counsel patients on the use of their dispensed medications, offering advice and answering any queries. To provide information and advice to nursing and medical staff on all aspects of drug usage and availability. Receive deliveries from suppliers and manufacturers
Main duties of the job
We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and forward thinking candidate with experience in pharmacy to join the Royal Free London Pharmacy family. You will need to be organised and well-motivated and have excellent communication and people skills, as well as the ability to adapt quickly to new situations. If you are looking for a challenging role in which to develop your skills and knowledge then this post will provide an excellent opportunity for you, while providing you with the all of the support and training that you need.
If you would like to be a part of a successful, friendly, high-profile service, where your top priority is to provide World Class patient care, then this may be the job for you.
Applications are welcome from all sectors of pharmacy practice, including community, primary care, industry and academia however hospital experience is desirable. This is a full time post and is not subject to NHS AFC terms and conditions. Informal enquiries about the post are very welcome
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Band 3 Outpatient Pharmacy Dispenser with Royal Free London Pharmacy in Hampstead. It is listed as a Pharmacy dispenser role. The advertised salary is £32,519 - £33,739 per annum all inclusive. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Sep 2026.
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