Job Introduction
Urgent Care Pharmacy Technician / Dispenser
Are you an organised, proactive, and resilient individual seeking a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in urgent care services? DHU Healthcare has a fantastic opportunity for you!
Join our dedicated Pharmacy team and be at the heart of providing essential medication support to patients and clinical teams across our urgent care services.
Discover job satisfaction as you embark on a fulfilling new career, playing a vital role in ensuring our services are safe, effective, and patient-centred. Your dedication will directly impact patient care as you help maintain the smooth, efficient supply of essential medicines to our services across Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, and Derby.
What DHU can offer you:
Competitive salary:
Employee Benefits:
- Health Cash Plan: Access to 24/7 GP services for you and your family, plus dental, optical, and therapy cover.
- DHU Hub Access: Exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and an enhanced Employee Assistance Programme.
- NHS Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our NHS pension provision.
- Car Lease Scheme: Choose a new hybrid or electric car through salary sacrifice.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Spread the cost of a brand-new bike interest-free.
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave: Supporting you during life’s special moments.
- Referral Programme: Share the benefits of working at DHU and earn rewards.
- Birthday Leave Guarantee: Take your birthday off or save your leave for another day it’s your choice.
- Free Parking: Most of our sites offer secure, free parking for your convenience.
What your typical day looks like:
- Managing the procurement, receipt, and distribution of medications across urgent care sites, ensuring stock levels meet service demands.
- Maintaining accurate stock control records, including controlled drugs, and ensuring safe storage, temperature monitoring, and stock rotation.
- Liaising with site staff to monitor medication usage and organise timely replenishments, including site visits where necessary.
- Disposing of out-of-date medications safely and supporting robust audit processes in line with DHU Medicines Code.
- Contributing to service quality and patient safety by attending training, upholding confidentiality, and following infection control procedures.
To be a successful Urgent Care Pharmacy Technician / Dispenser you’ll need:
- A Level-2 Pharmacy Dispenser qualification as a minimum.
- A good standard of education (GCSE Grade C/4 or above, including English) or equivalent work-based experience.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Confidence in working independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail, accurate record keeping, and effective problem-solving skills.
- A commitment to patient safety and quality service.
- Willingness to travel to various sites as part of your role.
Desirable:
- NVQ3 Pharmacy Technician or equivalent.
- Experience within a community or hospital pharmacy setting.
Please note — you must be over 18 to be suitable for this role.
We understand that digital applications may not be suitable for everyone. If you need to apply in a way that better meets your needs, please contact us, and we will gladly provide a format that works for you. For more information about our recruitment process, click here, or reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at @ DHUTalentAcquisition@DHUHealthCare.nhs.uk
At DHU Healthcare, we take pride in our diversity and foster an environment where every person feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, free from discrimination or bias. We warmly welcome applications from all individuals, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. To read more about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion pledge and see the progress we have made, please click here.
We are proud to be a forces-friendly organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, and military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you bring and strive to create a workplace where you can thrive.
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