Pharmacy Dispenser

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, self‑motivated and with good communication and interpersonal skills to join our Outpatient Pharmacy Team at Yeovil District Hospital. You will be working on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9am - 6pm.

As a Pharmacy Dispenser, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of our dispensary. You'll tailor conversations with every customer to help them feel informed and confident about their healthcare needs, while maintaining a professional and organised environment.

You'll be responsible for:

• Dispensing outpatient and blister pack prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
• Managing stock, including rotation and ordering, and liaising with procurement teams.
• Processing private prescriptions and handling associated documentation.
• Supporting the training of new pharmacy assistants.
• Ensuring compliance with SSL policies and standard operating procedures.

If you'd like to contribute to a service that directly impacts patient care and recovery, please apply now!

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long‑term financial security

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card
, unlocking exclusive discounts进行 shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS‑specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce
, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty
, and breathtaking coastlines
, with vibrant cities like Bristol
, Bath
, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London
.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities
, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly posit - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Please see attached job description and person specification for further details.

Informal visits are more than welcome!

• Good General
  
  Education:
  
  including good grades in Maths, Science and English (Grades A*–C)
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience accredited by GPhC

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Methodical with effective organisational skills in the workplace. Able ვიც prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Computer literate including ability to use Microsoft Word, email and internet
• Good general IT skills: capability to use a variety of software

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.