# Pharmacy Dispenser > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-dispenser/c9ca9374-b823-45a6-99e0-48478c9dfc82 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-dispenser/c9ca9374-b823-45a6-99e0-48478c9dfc82.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Birmingham Children's hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Pharmacy - **Salary:** Salary is dependent on experience - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 40 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-03T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-20T10:00:44.560Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Birmingham_Black_Country/Birmimgham/Birmingham_Womens_Childrens_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Pharmacy/Pharmacy-v8243212 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8243212?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.bwc.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview To provide dispensing support to The Medicines Chest. Undertake receptionist duties and support stock control. To ensure all work processes are carried out accurately and efficiently by following all TMC Policies, Guidelines and Departmental Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs); providing a safe and efficient service to all patients of TMC, underpinned by TMC. ### Main duties of the job Under the supervision of the lead pharmacy technician participate in the dispensing process for the Outpatient Dispensary; accurately labelling and dispensing medicines and other pharmacy products, including unlicensed and named-patient products, to fulfil all types of prescriptions. To participate in stock control management, maintaining adequate levels of stock and preventing wastage of drugs due to expiry. To use the current pharmacy computer system to accurately and responsibly record all issues, stock transfers and returns in order to maintain stock balances and promote efficient ordering and distribution. At all times to comply with all relevant policies of TMC, and to ensure the maintenance of professional standards and compliance with legal requirements. At all times to maintain the safe standards of work and a safe and appropriate environment as required by the provisions of the Medicines Act, the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, and waste disposal regulations, and any other requirements that may from time to time be placed upon the department To participate on a rota basis in the provision of the TMC pharmacy services including weekends, this time being recompensed according TMC agreements, as appropriate. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Disposition **Essential** - Motivated and enthusiastic - Of a trustworthy and confidential nature - Adaptable to changes in working practices - An understanding of and the ability to undertake the duties outlined in the Job description - A flexible attitude to working in all areas of the pharmacy department, responding willingly to the demands of the service with regard to weekend working - Excellent team player - Ability to remain professional in busy circumstances **Desirable** - Evidence of team work from previous experience ### Qualifications **Essential** - GCSE’s in English and Maths - NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (whole award) - Knowledge of data protection and patient confidentiality ### Skills and experience **Essential** - Able to perform pharmaceutical calculations for liquid doses. - Good time management skills, able to prioritise - Excellent keyboard skills - Experience using Microsoft Word, Access and Excel to manipulate data - Ability to format and understand reports generated by computer systems - Experience with data handling and data validation - Ability to write, understand and follow procedures - Ability to tackle routine tasks accurately - Good communication and interpersonal skills - Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines **Desirable** - Previous experience of pharmacy computer systems such as Ascribe - Previous experience of working in a hospital pharmacy environment ## Documents - [full job advert (pdf, 496.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10554421) - [pharmacy dispenser jd (pdf, 752.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10554420) ## 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.