Dispenser

NHS; Ashbourne CP; On-site; Part time

Job summary

NHS is seeking a part-time Dispenser to join a friendly dispensary team in Ashbourne. The successful candidate will provide essential dispensing services, ensuring accurate medication delivery to patients. With a focus on excellent communication skills and attention to detail, this role involves collaboration within a supportive healthcare environment.

Benefits

30 days annual leave per year (pro rata)

Free refreshments

Uniform provided

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Hold NVQ level 2 in Dispensing or equivalent qualification.
• Grade C / 4 or above GCSE in mathematics and English.
• Experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor and manage drug stocks.
• Provide information and advice to patients regarding medications.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ level 2 in Dispensing

Grade C / 4 or above GCSE in mathematics and english

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a part time Dispenser to join our busy,friendly and experienced dispensary team.

The successful candidate should hold a NVQ Level 2 inDispensing or equivalent qualification. We are looking for an enthusiastic,professional and hardworking individual who demonstrates excellentcommunication skills and is able to prioritise workload. Previous experience ina GP setting and in using a clinical system (e.g. EMIS/TPP) would be advantageous.

The successful candidate must offer a high degree offlexibility to provide additional hours where required to cover sickness andannual leave.

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Hours: 18-20 hours per week

Employment Benefits: 30 days annual leave per year (prorata for part time staff members); free refreshments including hot drinks,fresh filtered water and fruit; uniform provided; supportive teamenvironment; NHS discounts

Interview Date:Week commencing 7 July 2025

Main duties of the job

Working alongside a skilled dispensary team, you will beresponsible for providing an efficient and accurate service by dispensingprescriptions, dealing with medication queries and undertaking generaldispensary tasks.

About us

AshbourneMedical Practice is a large teaching and dispensing practice serving a growingpopulation of 10,600 patients from a modern, purpose built premises in thecentre of Ashbourne. We are a highly respected practice who embraces thecollaborative agenda and has a reputation for delivering excellent patientcare.

Job responsibilities

Job summary:

To provide a comprehensive, efficient and courteous dispensing service to patients.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Dispense acute and authorised repeat prescriptions for patients of the Practice who live more than one mile from the chemist within the designated time period
• Print repeat prescriptions for non-dispensing patients, including nursing and residential home occupants, and ensure these are signed by the relevant GP within the designated time period.
• Monitor drug stocks and re-order as necessary
• Ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the accompanying instructions
• Deal with enquiries from patients regarding medication & liaise with medical personnel regarding these
• Liaise with other organisations e.g. chemists, drug companies, pharmaceutical wholesalers, to ensure medication is available to patients within the specified time period
• Dispose of waste drugs through approved channels on a regular basis
• Keep up to date with current practice prescribing trends, and government drug tariff
• Maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions for patients
• Take prompt action in response to any drug alert bulletins that may be received
• Assist with domestic responsibilities, e.g. cleaning dispensary shelves
• Work as part of the dispensary team
• Work safely at all times in accordance with legislative requirements and practice Standard Operating Procedures
• Update Standard Operating Procedures as and when necessary
• Provide sickness and holiday cover as required
• Undertake any necessary training
• Undertake ad hoc duties as may reasonably be required by the practice management team, or by external bodies, e.g. Clinical Commission Group.
• Check all clinical correspondence and make any necessary amendments on patients records (when delegated to do so by Dispensary Manager)
• Check and count prescriptions for submission to NHS Prescription Services (when delegated to do so by Dispensary Manager).

Person Specification

Skills

• Excellent communication skills written and verbal
• Ability to solve problems within area of work/knowledge
• Awareness of equality and diversity; works in a positive, non-discriminatory way
• Appreciative of the importance of patient confidentiality
• Well organised, diligent and attention to detail

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 in Dispensing or equivalent qualification
• Grade C / 4 or above GCSE in mathematics and english

Experience

• Experience of working directly with members of the public
• Experience of working within a team
• Experience of use of Microsoft Office programmes
• Previous experience in General Practice or other healthcare environment

Qualities & Attributes

• A smart, professional and pleasant manner
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to use own initiative
• Flexible and able to undertake working hours variably within core practice hours
• Holds a full, clean driving license with access to a vehicle