Band 3 Outpatient Pharmacy Dispenser


Location
Hampstead
Salary
£32,519 - £33,739 per annum all inclusive
Profession
Pharmacy dispenser
Deadline
21 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
07 Sep 2026
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Job requirements

Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.

Essential

10 listed

Requirements 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 listed

Additional 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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