1. Dispense discharge, out patient, day case and in-patient prescription requests. 2. Check dispensary medication expiry dates at the end of each month. 3. Replenish dispensary stocks, including robotic dispensing lines. 4. Dispense medication into monitored dosage compliance devices e.g. Nomad and dosette trays 5. To undertake activities within the pharmacy which contributes to the efficient and effective supply of medicines to patients 6. To receive prescriptions from patients and hospital staff at the reception area 7. To liaise with dispensary staff to prioritise prescriptions in order to aid the workflow in the dispensary and minimise waiting times. 8. To collect appropriate prescription charges from eligible patients and check validity of those claiming exemption from prescription charge according to HSC.1999/082 Countering Fraud in the NHS. 9. To attend to visitors to the Pharmacy Department at the reception area and refer to relevant personnel when necessary, whilst providing cover for the Pharmacy Receptionist. 10. To attend to pharmaceutical company representatives at the reception area, informing them of relevant procedures, whilst providing cover for the Pharmacy Receptionist. 11. To answer the dispensary and other telephones and deal with enquiries or refer to dispensary staff as appropriate, whilst providing cover for the Pharmacy Receptionist. 12. To participate in dispensary & outpatient audits 13. Observe and comply with the procedures and standards of practice of the department. Follow procedures, current legislation and regulations governing the Health and Safety at Work Act and COSHH. Undertake other duties as may reasonably be required for the effective running of the Pharmacy Services. Participate in the extended dispensary services on week days and Saturday, Sundays and Bank Holidays