Role Summary
To undertake duties that supports the provision of quality services in Dispensary, including coordinating Controlled Drug Audits on the wards/clinical areas.
To act as a mentor for Band 2 and Band 3’s working in the Dispensary, and provide support and training to all new members of staff including Foundation Year Pharmacists and Pre-Registration Student Technicians.
If not already an ACPT, participate in the South West Accuracy Checking programme.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
This post is an opportunity to join the pharmacy team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Wonford Site, and provide dispensary-based services as a registered Technician with the GPhC.
The Wonford site is the largest in the trust, housing many of Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s acute clinical services, including the Emergency Department (also known as A&E). The site is also a pre-eminent teaching hospital and a leading centre for research and development in the South West peninsula.
The role will be based within the inpatient Pharmacy Dispensary where you will be trained in all aspects of the hospital dispensary services including reviewing and dispensing from prescriptions, accuracy checking and processing different prescription streams from different sources.
The successful candidate will be provided with full training and support in order to meet the requirements of this post. Training features includes:
- EPIC training (a secure online platform provided by several NHS Trusts that allows patients to access and manage aspects of their healthcare information).
- Controlled Drug audits on the wards and clinical areas.
- ACPT (Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician). The successful candidate will also work towards regional ACPT
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
As a key member of the Trust, you’ll be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients when they need it most.
Please note that the job description is subject to matching and subject to changing in the future.
More detail about the role
The Pharmacy Department at the Royal Devon is looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking person to extend their skills as part of our busy dispensary team.
You will need to be registered with the GPhC as a registered technician. Applications will be considered if you are currently working towards becoming registered with the GPhC.
You will be based within the Pharmacy Dispensary, joining a cohesive team and learning to utilise the Electronic Patient Record, dispensing systems and provide Technician-specific services to achieve the best results for patients.
Full time hours are available (37.5 hours per week), which can be worked flexibly as agreed at the interview. Please note that in order to deliver a high standard of care to patients, the Pharmacy service operates 7 days a week and staff are therefore required to work some weekends and bank holidays as part of their contracted hours.
This post has been identified as involving access to vulnerable adults and/or children and in line with Trust policy successful applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Check/Enhanced Disclosure Check.
Job location
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Wonford
Requirement to participate in 7 day working to include late duties, bank holidays and weekend working.
Weekly Working Hours : 37.5 per week
Please note that you will be notified via email regarding the result of your application. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 5th August 2025
For further information and to arrange an informal visit to meet the team, please contact Shane Ring, Deputy Dispensary Manager, Tel 01392 406028
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
