Job summary
As a TCP dispenser you will be working in both the inpatient dispensary and the new outpatient dispensary, when completed.
Our dispenser team are a vital component for delivering a high quality service to patients and Trust colleagues. Ideally, the post holder will already have experience of working in a busy dispensing environment.
The complex medicines prescribed and treatment regimes seen as routine within the hospital are very different from those that would be encountered in a community pharmacy but all new dispensers follow a structured six month induction programme, supported by a mentor and nominated pharmacist.
When completed the dispenser will be confident in the operation of automated dispensing robots, the compilation of complex treatment therapies for inpatients and outpatients, assembly of discharge prescriptions, stock supply to wards and peripheral clinics.
TCP dispensers work as part of a broader team comprising of pharmacists, accuracy checking technicians, technicians and pharmacy support workers all dedicated to providing a safe, efficient and beneficial service to the patients of the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Dependent on progress, the right candidate will be supported in gaining a NVQ3 qualification to become a technician.
About us
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust manages the Christie Hospital which is one of the largest cancer treatment centres in Europe. The Christie treats 40,000 patients per year, delivering 30,000 chemotherapy treatments and was rated as 'excellent' by the CQC in 2018.
The Christie Pharmacy Ltd (TCP), created December 2017, is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Trust and provides pharmacy services to outpatients, inpatients and over fifteen peripheral clinics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Take personal responsibility to understand the Trust and TCP policies
Assist with the training of other colleagues within the team
Receive and check prescriptions directly from patients and carers
Accurately log the prescription onto the prescription tracking system
Accurately dispense under the supervision of the Responsible Pharmacist at the time, checking that all legal requirements are met
Be compliant, and act within, the pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures, clinical guidance and training provided
Record dispensing interventions on Trust systems in a timely manner
Record dispensing incidents and near miss incidents according to procedural policy
Take responsibility to ensure the area you are working in is safe
As the company develops you may be required to undertake training in order to upskill
Job description
Job responsibilities
Take personal responsibility to understand the Trust and TCP policies
Assist with the training of other colleagues within the team
Receive and check prescriptions directly from patients and carers
Accurately log the prescription onto the prescription tracking system
Accurately dispense under the supervision of the Responsible Pharmacist at the time, checking that all legal requirements are met
Be compliant, and act within, the pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures, clinical guidance and training provided
Record dispensing interventions on Trust systems in a timely manner
Record dispensing incidents and near miss incidents according to procedural policy
Take responsibility to ensure the area you are working in is safe
As the company develops you may be required to undertake training in order to upskill
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience working in a busy dispensary
Desirable
- Microsoft Office skills
- Experience of working with JAC software2
- Experience of using a dispensing robot
Skills / Apptitude
Essential
- Ability to work as a team-player
- Computer literate
- Data management and data analysis skills
- Good influencing and negotiation skills
- Logical and capable of problem solving
- Good time-management
- Good inter-personal skills
Disposition
Essential
- Honest, caring and responsible
- Patient focused
- Ability to thrive in a challenging environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience working in a busy dispensary
Desirable
- Microsoft Office skills
- Experience of working with JAC software2
- Experience of using a dispensing robot
Skills / Apptitude
Essential
- Ability to work as a team-player
- Computer literate
- Data management and data analysis skills
- Good influencing and negotiation skills
- Logical and capable of problem solving
- Good time-management
- Good inter-personal skills
Disposition
Essential
- Honest, caring and responsible
- Patient focused
- Ability to thrive in a challenging environment
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.
