Dispensing Assistant (Fortuneswell Pharmacy) | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset County Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust

Dispensing Assistant (Fortuneswell Pharmacy) | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Dorset County Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust, Dorchester, Dorset

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 14 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 76c2ae0dc0bf42e49b7e2d322eba227a

Full Job Description

Fortuneswell pharmacy operates as a separate company to Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

  • Assisting in the maintenance of an efficient and safe dispensing service.

  • Ensuring that work is undertaken in line with policies and procedures.

  • Communicate with patients, carers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding routine/sensitive information requiring empathising, reassurance and advisory skills.

  • Managing pharmacy stock, including ordering, receipt and inventory management.

  • Maintaining a safe working environment.

  • Contributing to policy/service development by suggesting changes/improvements within own area of activity.

  • Review of staff training materials and Standard Operational Procedures under the supervision of the Superintendent Pharmacist.

    An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our Fortuneswell Pharmacy team as a Dispensing Assistant., We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual interested in developing skills within hospital outpatient pharmacy services. Working alongside the Superintendent Pharmacist and Specialist Haematology and Oncology colleagues you will be actively involved in the exciting development of patient services.


  • The post will involve duties that assist the pharmacist in the dispensing process to provide a safe an efficient service to haematology and oncology patients.

    The ideal candidate will have a good general education and demonstrable computer experience. You will be systematic and have a good eye for detail and accuracy. If not already held, you will take part in the NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services, or an equivalent qualification (in house training will be provided).

    Prior pharmacy experience is essential. Prior oncology and haematology knowledge desirable but not essential.

    Salary negotiable dependent upon experience, including a retention and recruitment premium., Disability Confident
    About Disability Confident
    A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

    Fortuneswell Pharmacy is a wholly owned subsidiary Outpatient Pharmacy located in the Fortuneswell Chemotherapy Unit at Dorset County Hospital. Our service includes the supply of medicines to patients and pharmaceutical advice to haematology and oncology outpatients and healthcare professionals. We also provide a home delivery service to patients all over Dorset., We are a people centered business, where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining Fortuneswell Pharmacy means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff who are committed to leading the way through clinical excellence and great customer care.