Job summary
As a TCP dispenser you will be working in both the inpatient dispensary and the new outpatient dispensary.
Our dispenser team are a vital component for delivering a high quality service to patients and Trust colleagues. The applicant most 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.
Main duties of the job
- Ensure excellent patient care and customer service is provided at all times.
- Ensure waiting times for customers are kept within agreed Key Performance Indicators
- Work as a team player with all colleagues within the pharmacy. Share your knowledge and skills, be flexible and willing to help your colleagues
- 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
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.
Details
Date posted
07 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
Depending on experience Salary: £25,537+ per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
413-005-TCP-SD
Job locations
The Christie Pharmacy LTD
Wilmslow Road
Manchester
M20 4BX
Employer details
Employer name
The Christie NHS FT
Address
The Christie Pharmacy LTD
Wilmslow Road
Manchester
M20 4BX
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