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Job overview

To assist the Dispensary Manager in leading  the Pharmacy team, under the supervision of a registered pharmacy professional, i.e. a Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician, in providing a high quality service to patients, Healthcare Professionals, other service users and Pharmacy staff Take part in the management of stock; including ordering and storing of stock, expiry date checking and to actively participate in routine stock checks Take an active role in accurately dispensing medicines from the Main Dispensary in accordance with RUH standard operating procedures (SOPs) to provide a high quality, efficient and timely service for inpatients, discharge to-take-away (TTA) medicines and other complex preparations Participate in reception duties to cover lunchbreaks and annual leave as directed Ensure the working environment is kept clean, tidy, in accordance with SOPs, Health and Safety and adhere to the Trust waste management policy. Support the Pharmacy Operations Manager and Dispensary Manager in the delivery of an effective, efficient and professional pharmacy service.

Main duties of the job

The main duties include, but are not limited to;

• dispensing and checking medication
• leading and developing the dispensary team. 
• Supporting new members of staff in understanding the role and how this role fits into the care of our service users 

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be  in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. 

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.