Band 3 Outpatient Pharmacy Dispenser

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Site Royal Free Hospital Town Hampstead Salary £32,519 - £33,739 per annum all inclusive Salary period Yearly Closing 20/10/2026 23:59

Royal Free London Pharmacyis a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and works in partnership with the trust to create and maintain environments that support and promote good clinical outcomes, enhance the patient experience and enable staff to deliver world class care.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, our “parent” Trust, is one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the UK, delivering care to more than 2 million people a year through our 4 main hospital sites Barnet, Chase Farm, Royal Free and North Middlesex Hospital.

The Trusts mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

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Job overview

Prepare labels using the pharmacy computer system and correctlyassemble prescriptions, ensuring each item is accurately dispensed andin 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 whennecessary.Communicate any delays in supply to the appropriate person. Counsel patients on the use of their dispensed medications, offeringadvice and answering any queries.To provide information and advice to nursing and medical staff on allaspects of drug usage and availability.
Receive deliveries from suppliers and manufacturers.

Please note if high volumes of applications are received the vacancy will close earlier than stated, you are advised to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

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.

Royal Free World Class Values

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Professional Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent

Experience

• Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy ideally an outpatient setting
• Experience in customer service
• Experience of working in a community pharmacy setting
• Experience working in an automated dispensary environment
• Experience using prescription tracking system

Skills and Aptitudes

• Intermediate or advanced computer skills
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Good verbal and written English
• Knowledge of drug names and terms

Personal Qualities & Attributes

• To be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrate initiative particularly in relation to problem solving
• Motivated, hard working and trustworthy

Important Information – Please read before submitting your application.

• Applicant communication for all stages will be via our preferred 3 rd party recruitment system and not via NHS Jobs.
• Failure to supply correct email addresses for referees will cause delays, we do not accept private domain emails (Hotmail/Gmail/ etc. for referees)
• You must already have the right to work in the United Kingdom or fully meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship; however, we can only consider these where all UKVI requirements are met. Before applying, please ensure that both you and the role satisfy the relevant UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) points‑based system criteria, as applications that do not meet these requirements cannot be progressed. For more information about the criteria, please click here .
• If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre‑employment checks youridentity and right to work documentation will be verifiedremotely (in most circumstances), using a certified identity verification service provider TrustID. You will be asked to capture an image of the relevant documents as well as a “selfie” using your smartphone/tablet (if available) for facial matching. TrustID will also perform a digital address check using Trunarrative and Equifax, which is a soft check and does not leave a footprint on your credit rating. For more information, visit www.trustid.co.uk
• The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
• By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust on behalf of Royal Free London Pharmacytransferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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