Maternity Cover – Qualified Dispenser

Hawthorn Medical Centre; Sherston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A rural GP practice in Wiltshire is seeking a part-time qualified dispenser for maternity cover. You will work 21 hours a week covering dispensary duties, including ordering drugs and managing patient prescriptions. Ideal candidates possess NVQ Level 2 qualifications and exhibit excellent communication skills along with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Interested applicants should email their CV and cover letter to the practice manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
• Experience in a pharmacy setting desirable.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Order drugs and process patient prescriptions.
• Dispense items and manage the patient service desk.
• Handle telephone inquiries regarding medication.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

PART TIME QUALIFIED DISPENSER – MATERNITY COVER

21 hours per week working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Salary depending on experience

The Tolsey Surgery are a rural GP practice located in Wiltshire. We have 3,400 registered patients most of which are registered for our dispensary.

We are a small team which includes GPs, HCA, Nurses together with associated reception and admin teams. We are part of North Wilts Border PCN and are supported by ARRS staff such as pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, paramedics and social prescribers.

We are a training practice and actively support learning and development.

You will work in the dispensary covering all aspects of work normally carried out in a traditional pharmacy setting including, ordering of drugs, processing patient prescriptions, picking and dispensing items and covering our busy patient service desk for collections and queries.

You will also cover telephones for medication queries.

General quality processes will include date checking, control drug register and working to industry recognised standard operating procedures

All staff pride themselves at the very high standard of primary care they deliver to our patients and work closely as an integrated team.

We are looking for a part-time Dispenser to work within our busy dispensary team qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 2.

Excellent communication skills, an eye for detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential and to enjoy working as part of a team

For further details – please contact Catherine Taylor, Practice Manager – [e-mail]

To apply please email your CV and covering letter detailing your relevant skills and experience to Catherine Taylor – [e-mail]