Dispenser - maternity contract

Primary Care Careers; Diss; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Diss is seeking a part-time dispenser to cover maternity leave for 22.5 hours per week. The role includes processing prescriptions, handling enquiries, and preparing medications. The ideal candidate will possess NVQ2 qualification and strong communication skills. Join a friendly practice team committed to providing excellent care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a dispensary role preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Processing repeat prescription requests.
• Dealing with enquiries both face-to-face and over the phone.
• Assembling and dispensing medication.
• Ordering stock and handling prescriptions.
• Processing payments for prescriptions.

Skills

First class communication skills

Competent IT skills

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Professional manner

Education

NVQ2 qualified dispenser or equivalent

Job description

Botesdale Health Centre in Diss are looking for a professional, highly effective dispenser to join our friendly practice team to cover maternity leave. The post is offered on a part-time basis for 22.5 hours per week working the following hours:

Monday and Friday - 8.30am to 6pm

Thursday -13.30pm to 7pm

You will need to be able to cover holiday and sickness when required. If you are an experienced dispenser looking for an exciting new role, then we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Processing repeat prescription requests
• Dealing with enquires either face to face, or over the phone
• Assembling and dispensing medication
• Ordering stock
• Handing out prescriptions
• Ensuring payments are taken and processed for prescriptions / forms are completed correctly

About us

We are a rural GMS 10,100 patient surgery with 4 partners, 5 salaried GPs and a fantastic clinical and practice team with an on-site dispensary. We are located in a modern, recently extended surgery with community nurses located on site as well as an X-ray suite and glorious surrounding countryside.

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more informationabout this role, please see the attached job specification.

Person Specification

Experience

• First class communication skills both in writing and orally.
• Competent IT skills and experience of dispensing systems would be an advantage.
• Passion for the role, effectively work under pressure in a fast-paced environment both independently and as part of a team.
• Possess an eye for detail and absolute accuracy.
• Confidentiality is paramount, therefore having a professional manner is essential and the successful candidate will be required to sign and abide by our confidentiality agreement.

Qualifications

• You will be an NVQ2 qualified dispenser or equivalent.

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.