Part-time Dispenser

Topcliffe Surgery; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A friendly rural dispensing practice in Thirsk is seeking a Part-time Dispenser to join their team. The ideal candidate must be a qualified dispenser with knowledge of medication administration, providing exceptional customer service. The role involves dispensing medications accurately, maintaining stock levels, and ensuring patient safety. This position offers flexibility and a supportive working environment.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing medicines to patients safely and accurately.
• Collecting prescription charges in accordance with dispensary protocol.
• Maintaining stock levels within the dispensary.
• Ordering, receiving and storing medication.
• Safe disposal of returned or out of date medication.
• Ensuring all prescriptions are processed timely.
• Providing patients with advice regarding prescriptions.
• Maintaining a clean, organised environment.

Skills

Knowledge of medication administration procedures

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Experience in a GP Dispensary

Experience using SystmOne

Education

Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Dispensing

Job description

We are seeking a Part-time Dispenser to join our dispensing team to provide quick, efficient and accurate dispensing of medication to patients.

This role is for 21 hour per week, spread across a Monday and Tuesday with flexibility to cover absences.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified dispenser and will assist in dispensing medications, provide excellent customer service, and support dispensary operations. Prior experience as a GP dispenser and knowledge of medication administration are highly desirable, as is a commitment to patient safety and care.

About us

We are a friendly rural dispensing practice with a patientlist size of 4,300 and increasing. The practice is a desirable place to workwith a great team of friendly staff. There is a relaxed atmosphere at thesurgery and the environment is very pleasant to work in. The practice believesin investment for development and training of our staff members.

Job responsibilities

• Dispensing medicines to patients safely and accurately
• Collecting prescription charges in accordance with dispensary protocol
• Maintaining stock levels within the dispensary
• Ordering, receiving and storing medication in accordance with current policy, ensuring the cold chain is maintained where applicable
• Safe disposal of returned and / or out of date medication
• Ensuring all prescriptions are processed within the time frame in accordance with the practice policy
• Providing patients with advice regarding prescription matters and dealing with problems and enquiries
• Assist in maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient environment

Salary is dependant on experience

If you would like to be considered for this role, please complete the attached application form and return along with a copy of your CV to: [e-mail]

Person Specification

Experience

• Knowledge of medication administration procedures and patient care practices
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients and team members
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Experience of working in a GP Dispensary
• Experience of using SystmOne

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Dispensing

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.