Qualified Dispenser

NHS; The District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A friendly rural practice in Australia is seeking an enthusiastic and qualified Dispenser to join their team. The role involves dispensing medication, excellent communication with patients, and working alongside a dedicated clinical team. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and experience in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting and working with the public.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy / Dispensary Services required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all dispensing roles including assembly, checking & labeling of medication.
• Deal with members of the public and ensure effective stock control.
• Participate in stock rotation and maintain clean work areas.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time Management

Flexibility

Education

GCSE grade C or above in English and Mathematics

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy / Dispensary Services

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic, qualified Dispenser (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent), who would like to join our busy but friendly practice.

We are looking for someone who is dynamic, highly motivated and a flexible team player to work as a Dispenser.

Main duties of the job

Working alongside our other Dispensers, you will be required to carry out all dispensing roles including the assembly, checking & labelling of medication and issue of dispensed items.

You will be dealing with members of the public, so excellent communication skills would be required.

About us

We are a small, friendly, rural Practice situated in a beautiful village.

We are a very busy Practice and the health and well-being of our patients is our main priority.

There is a lot of expertise and knowledge within our Clinical team which consists of GPs, GP Trainees, Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, HCSW and Phlebotomist.

We have a caring and helpful Reception team and an efficient Administration team. These all work alongside our Dispensary team which provides excellent patient services at all times.

Job responsibilities

To carry out all dispensing roles including assemble, check & label medication; issue dispensed items; correct endorsement of FP10 prescriptions; collect prescription charges; effective stock control; participate in stock rotation / cleaning of work areas; work within Practice Standard Operating Procedures at all times.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working in a health care setting
• Experience of working with members of the public
• Experience of working in a GP Practice

Skills and Personal Qualities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as a team member and also autonomously
• Motivated, flexible and able to work under pressure
• Effective time management

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C or above in English and Mathematics
• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Pharmacy / Dispensary Services
• Experience of SystmOne

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.