Job Title: Band 6 Deputy Dispensary Manager

Trust: South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Maudsley Hospital

Denmark Hill, London SE5 8AZ

Bethlem Royal Hospital

Monks Orchard Rd, Beckenham BR3 3BX

Pay Rates: £21.96 per hour

Shift Patterns: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (37.5)

Number of Staff Required: 1

Placement ID: 91746

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Deputy Dispensary Manager to support the efficient operation of our healthcare dispensary. The ideal candidate will possess strong pharmacy technician experience, a passion for patient care, and excellent organizational skills. In this role, you will assist in overseeing medication dispensing, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and providing exceptional patient support within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Job Description:

§ Supervise dispensary staff and manage the daily running of the dispensary.

§ Deputise for the dispensary manager over a range of tasks.

§ Supervise all staff in following SOPs and to recommend changes to SOPs as required.

§ To be a proficient dispenser and understand the limitations of your clinical expertise.

§ To assist in dispensing and checking of Clinical Trials, where appropriate.

§ To deputise for the Dispensary Manager and carry out appraisals for Technicians and

SATOs when required.

§ To guide Pharmacy Assistants and Preregistration Pharmacists as appropriate in labelling and dispensing techniques.

§ To participate in the dispensary cover rota. This includes taking in prescriptions and verify personal details; take a current drug history from the patient or carer to identify any drug allergies, drug interactions or problems with the medication prescribed; to give out patient medication to patients and counsel the patient on their medication to promote concordance. This will include the name of the medication, dosage, common side-effects and administration details including use of devices. In addition, resolve any queries or concerns a patient may have about their medications.

What you’ll need:

• Professional registration
• Mental Health dispensary supervision experience
• Leadership experience at band 6 Level
• Hospital experience

The benefits we can offer you in return:

· Putting People in Places to Care – be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

· Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.

· Blue Light Card – NHS Discount Provider

· First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

· Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.

· Working options to suit your lifestyle – being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

· Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.

· Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

· Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

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Pay: £21.96 per hour

Work Location: In person