# Pharmacy Dispenser > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-dispenser/2c30fc9b-7b00-4e99-8835-f1c780cf2686 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-dispenser/2c30fc9b-7b00-4e99-8835-f1c780cf2686.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Somerset NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Musgrove Park Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Pharmacy dispenser - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25760.00 to £27476.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-10-26T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-13T09:59:14.929Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9184-26-1412 - **Application URL:** https://somersetft.tal.net/vx/candidate/apply/6055?instant=apply - **Employer website:** https://www.sompar.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary An exciting new opportunity has arrived at Musgrove Park Hospital! We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, self-motivated and has good communication and interpersonal skills to join our brand-new Outpatient Pharmacy serving patients, visitors and the local community. This is a rare chance to be part of a brand-new service from day one. The Outpatient Pharmacy will be opened Monday - Friday 9AM till 6PM, the pharmacy will not be opened on the weekends! ### Main duties of the job As a Pharmacy Dispenser, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of our dispensary. You'll tailor conversations with every customer to help them feel informed and confident about their healthcare needs, while maintaining a professional and organised environment. You'll be responsible for: - Dispensing outpatient and blister pack prescriptions accurately and efficiently. - Managing stock, including rotation and ordering, and liaising with procurement teams. - Will assist with other medicines related duties i.e. medicines expiry checks, stock checks and returning medicines. - Ensuring compliance with SSL policies and standard operating procedures. If you'd like to contribute to a service that directly impacts patient care and recovery, please apply now! ### About us At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: - NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security - Long service awards - Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax - Family friendly benefits including excellent parental leave packages and special leave options - Annual staff recognition awards Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work. We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds. Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy. ### Details - Date posted: 13 October 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 3 - Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time - Reference number: 184-OL-PU-6055 - Job locations: Musgrove Park Hospital, Musgrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further details. Informal visits are more than welcome! ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience working within a pharmacy (community or hospital) and dealing with patients or customers. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Good general education to include Science, Maths and English at grades A* to C - NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience accredited by GPhC ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.