Dispensing Assistant - Fortuneswell Pharmacy

Job overview

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for people to join our Fortuneswell Pharmacy team as Dispensing Assistants. Fortuneswell Pharmacy is a wholly owned subsidiary Outpatient Pharmacy located in next to the Fortuneswell Chemotherapy Unit at Dorset County Hospital.  For the last 7 years, our service has supplied of medicines to patients and pharmaceutical advice to haematology and oncology outpatients and healthcare professionals.  We have recently undergone a major refurbishment programme, and are looking to extend the high level of service offered to the rest of Dorset County Hospital’s outpatients.  We also provide a home delivery service to patients all over Dorset.

We are a people centred business, where every member of staff matters and can make a difference.  Patients are at the heart of everything we do.  Joining Fortuneswell Pharmacy means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff who are committed to leading the way through clinical excellence and great customer care.

Fortuneswell Pharmacy operates as a separate company to Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals interested in developing skills within hospital outpatient pharmacy services.  Working alongside the rest of the Fortuneswell Pharmacy team, as well as medical, nursing and pharmacy colleagues from around the NHS Trust, you will be actively involved in the exciting development and expansion of outpatient pharmacy services.

The post will involve duties that assist in the dispensing process to provide a safe and efficient service Dorset County Hospital’s outpatients, as well as the opportunity to sell a limited range of over-the-counter products to staff, patients and visitors.

The ideal candidate will have a good general education and demonstrable computer experience.   You will be systematic and have a good eye for detail and accuracy.  If not already held, you will take part in the NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services, or an equivalent qualification (in house training will be provided).  There will also be future opportunities for further development, such as Dispenser Accuracy Checking.

Prior pharmacy experience is highly desirable.

Salary negotiable dependent upon experience, including a retention and recruitment premium.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Assisting in the maintenance of an efficient and safe dispensing service.
• Ensuring that work is undertaken in line with policies and procedures.
• Communicate with patients, carers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding routine/sensitive information requiring empathising, reassurance and advisory skills.
• Managing pharmacy stock, including ordering, receipt and inventory management.
• Maintaining a safe working environment.
• Contributing to policy/service development by suggesting changes/improvements within own area of activity.
• Review of staff training materials and Standard Operational Procedures under the supervision of the Superintendent Pharmacist.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.