Dispensary Co-ordinator | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 29 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,485 - £30,162 pro rata per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 November 2025 |
| Location: | Swindon, SN3 6BB |
| Company: | The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7583643/249-7507738-A |
Summary
Dispensary Co-ordinator - Band 4
Our friendly and progressive Pharmacy department is currently looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking individual to join our Pharmacy Dispensary team. This role will involve maintaining the dispensary service on a day-to-day basis and providing supervisory support to the team. The post is essential to delivering a high quality dispensary service and maintaining high work standards and an efficient and safe service.
At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role.
We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.
Co-ordinating, supervising and monitoring day to day operation of the Pharmacy Dispensary under the guidance of the Dispensary Leadership team in the provision of a safe and effective Pharmacy service in line with current policies, procedures and legal requirements. Be responsible for some aspects of HR and Recruitment (including but not limited to Staff Appraisal, Sickness Absence Management, Capabilities and Disciplinary procedures and processes as required in order to support and deliver trust policies).
To undertake dispensing of prescriptions in an accurate and timely manner and to use professional knowledge to ensure that such duties are performed in accordance with Good Dispensing Practice. To provide support, mentorship and training to Pharmacy Assistants and new starters in all processes and procedures associated with the dispensary service.
When necessary, to undertake medicines optimisation duties on the wards, improving the quality of care to patients in a clinical area by means of an efficient medicines optimisation system. This will include assessing patients own medicines ensuring they are suitable for use in hospital and maintaining and ordering non-stock medicines for patients.
Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
All Pharmacy staff involved in all aspects of Good Distribution Practice (EU GDP 2013/C 343/01) have a personal responsibility to ensure that all activities undertaken within our hospital Pharmacy are compliant with Good Distribution Practice (EU GDP 2013/C 343/01) and all relevant department procedures are followed effectively.
This role is ideal for someone ready to gain further experience in a dynamic environment with constant opportunities to learn and progress.
Please see attached full job Description
This advert closes on Friday 7 Nov 2025
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