Part-time Dispenser

The Methodist Church in Britain; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Investment in staff development and培训

Job summary

Topcliffe Surgery is seeking a part-time dispenser to join the dispensing team in a rural practice serving around 4,400 patients. The role focuses on accurate medicine supply, stock control, and timely prescription processing, with patient queries handled efficiently.

With 20 hours per week across a Wednesday morning, Thursday all day, and a Friday afternoon, there is flexibility to cover absences. NVQ2 in dispensing is required and GP dispensary experience with SystmOne is desirable.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 in dispensing is required.
• GP dispensary experience and SystmOne skills are desirable.
• Dispense medicines to patients accurately and safely, and handle prescriptions promptly.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medicines to patients safely and accurately
• Collect prescription charges in line with dispensary protocol
• Maintain dispensary stock levels
• Order, receive and store medication under current policy, keeping the cold chain where needed
• Dispose safely of returned and out-of-date medication
• Process prescriptions within practice time frames
• Advise patients on prescription matters and resolve problems and enquiries
• Keep the dispensary clean, organised and efficient

Skills

Medication administration procedures

Organisational skills

Communication with patients & team

Education

NVQ level 2 in dispensing

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

This part-time dispenser post sits in the dispensing team at Topcliffe Surgery, a rural practice with around 4,400 patients. The core of the job is accurate medicine supply, keeping dispensary stock and storage in order, and handling prescriptions on time while answering patient queries. The role is 20 hours a week across a Wednesday morning, all day Thursday and a Friday afternoon, with flexibility to cover absences. Applicants need an NVQ level 2 in dispensing; GP dispensary experience and SystmOne skills are desirable.

What the job involves

• Dispense medicines to patients safely and accurately
• Collect prescription charges in line with dispensary protocol
• Maintain dispensary stock levels
• Order, receive and store medication under current policy, keeping the cold chain where needed
• Dispose safely of returned and out-of-date medication
• Process prescriptions within practice time frames
• Advise patients on prescription matters and resolve problems and enquiries
• Keep the dispensary clean, organised and efficient

What’s required

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 in dispensing

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of medication administration procedures and patient care practices
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail
• Strong communication skills for dealing with patients and team members

Other

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have

• Experience of working in a GP dispensary
• Experience of using SystmOne
• Commitment to patient safety and care

What’s offered

• Investment in staff development and training