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Pharmacy Dispensary Senior Assistant Technical Officer, Exeter
Client:
Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Exeter, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
4e332879db16
Job Views:
3
Posted:
12.03.2025
Expiry Date:
26.04.2025
Job Description:
Role Summary
This post provides a unique opportunity to join the pharmacy team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and provides a good opportunity for the right candidate to extend their skills as part of our busy department.
The post holder will be embedded into the core dispensary team based in the main pharmacy where there is a range of supportive staff with a range of qualifications.
As a key member of the Trust, you’ll be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients when they need it most.
About the Role
* Greet and attend to all visitors (including patients) according to dispensary guidelines.
* Prepare medications for patients use using the EPIC system.
* Dispense Royal Devon Inpatient, Discharge and Controlled Drug Medications in preparation for checking, using the EPIC Dispensing System.
* Receive Controlled Drug (CD) Prescriptions, CD Requisition Books and other documents for onward dispensing or passing to the appropriate staff member/team for further action.
* Hand out medicines to patients and ward staff following correct processes.
* Assist in the training of new member of staff including the dispensary team, pharmacists, foundation year pharmacists and pre-registration student technicians.
* Maintain accurate dispensary inventory by stock rotation/monitoring of stock (including date checking) and by keeping accurate computer and paper records.
* Maintain accurate dispensing records and assist with filing and archiving.
* Maintain clean and tidy dispensing facilities and safe systems of work.
* Answer the dispensary telephone calls and deal with enquiries in the appropriate manner according to departmental procedures.
* Manage and maintain the dispensary inbox emails and respond to queries appropriately.
* Assist in general house-keeping duties as and when necessary.
* To participate in flexible working arrangements including late duties and bank holidays.
Job Description
The full job description outlines the key areas of responsibility for the role and the person specification details the qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience required.
The Pharmacy Department at the Royal Devon is looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking person to extend their skills as part of our busy dispensary team.
You will need to have NVQ level 2 or 3 or equivalent NPA pharmaceutical or dispensing qualification and prior experience working in a hospital or community pharmacy.
You will be based within the Pharmacy Dispensary where full training will be given in all aspects of hospital dispensary services, including the electronic patient record and dispensing systems.
Full time hours are available (hours per week), which can be worked flexibly as agreed at the interview.
Please note that you will be notified via email regarding the result of your application.
Working hours per week. Requirement to participate in 7 day working to include late duties, bank holidays and weekend working.
Interview Date: Tuesday 8
For further information and to arrange an informal visit to meet the team: please contact Rachel Wojewoda, Dispensary Manager on
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
About Us
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over, staff, making us the largest employer in Devon.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
Our values are at the heart of everything we do.
Looking after you is important to us.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit.
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options.
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
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