Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Dispenser MPH

The closing date is 13 April 2026

Job summary

An exciting new opportunity has arrived at Musgrove Park Hospital!

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, self-motivated and with good communication and interpersonal skills to join our Outpatient Pharmacy team at Musgrove Park Hospital.

The Outpatient Pharmacy will be opened Monday - Friday 9AM till 6PM, the pharmacy will not be opened on the weekends!

Main duties of the job

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..
  • 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!

About us

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:

  • NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
  • Long service awards
  • Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
  • Family friendly benefits including excellent parental leave packages and special leave options
  • Annual staff recognition awards

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on 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 has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Details

Date posted

19 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-4529

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Informal visits are more than welcome!

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Informal visits are more than welcome!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education to include Science, Maths and English at grades A* to CNVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience accredited by GPhC

Experience

Essential

  • Please see the attached JD

Desirable

  • Please see the attached JD
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education to include Science, Maths and English at grades A* to CNVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience accredited by GPhC

Experience

Essential

  • Please see the attached JD

Desirable

  • Please see the attached JD

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Superintendent Pharmacist

Shi Ning Ung

shining.ung@somersetft.nhs.uk

01935606603

Details

Date posted

19 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-4529

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


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