Pharmacy Dispenser

Lloyds Pharmacy Clinical Homecare Limited.; Derby; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dispenser to join their team, ensuring the safe and efficient supply of medications to patients. This role is crucial in adhering to best practices and regulatory standards, contributing directly to patient care. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills, thriving in a collaborative environment. With a commitment to quality and a focus on patient outcomes, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the healthcare sector. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion, and be part of a mission to deliver exceptional clinical homecare services across the UK.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

Outstanding training & development programmes

Up to £1200 refer a friend bonus

Employee assistance programme

Savings and discounts at multiple retailers

Qualifications

• GCSE English & Maths or equivalent required.
• NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing or equivalent is essential.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medication following GPhC guidelines and company procedures.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Participate in team meetings and maintain mandatory learning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer-focused

Flexibility

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About The Role

Job Purpose:
As a Dispenser, you will be responsible for dispensing medication following best practices, regulatory standards, and guidelines set by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Your role is vital in ensuring the safe and efficient supply of medications to our patients, contributing directly to their care and treatment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Dispense medication following company procedures and GPhC guidelines.
2. Accurately complete all required documentation and adhere to Health & Safety regulations.
3. Participate in team meetings and maintain mandatory learning as per company policy.
4. Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in prescription dispensing.
5. Maintain a clean and organized working environment, ensuring areas are sanitized before and after use.

Goods Receipt:

1. Efficiently and accurately check off received goods.
2. Appropriately locate and quarantine goods as per procedure.

Picking Products:

1. Accurately pick items and ensure correct stock rotation.
2. Verify that products picked meet the required shelf life.

Dispensing:

1. Interpret and dispense prescriptions accurately, following GPhC regulations.
2. Label and assemble medications, ensuring all hygiene requirements are met.
3. Report near misses and seek guidance when unsure about any aspect of the dispensing process.
4. Participate in on-call rotations and assist staff from other operational areas when needed.

Please note the shift pattern for this role is a rolling weekly rota. 1 week at 8:30-16:30, 1 week at 10:00-18:00, 1 week at 12:00-20:00

Why Lloyds Clinical?

We have a lot to offer to not only the 100,000 patients we support, but also to our valued employees. Lloyds Clinical has a wide range of exciting opportunities for passionate professionals across nursing, patient services, compounding, pharmacy, and warehousing. These roles come with fantastic benefits including:

1. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
2. Company bonus scheme
3. Outstanding training & development programmes
4. Up to £1200 refer a friend bonus
5. Full support from our employee assistance programme including a health and well-being app
6. Savings and discounts at multiple retailers through our rewards portal

About You

Qualifications & Experience:

1. Essential: GCSE English & Maths (or equivalent), NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing (or equivalent), dispensing experience in a high-turnover dispensary, working knowledge of GPhC guidelines.
2. Desirable: Experience in hospital pharmacy, competent in using Microsoft Word & Excel, full UK driving license.

Skills & Personal Qualities:

1. Essential: Excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, ability to meet tight deadlines, customer-focused, flexible, team player, reliable, and punctual.
2. Desirable: Lateral thinker, able to accept constructive criticism, and self-motivated in professional development.

Apply Today:

If you are detail-oriented, committed to quality, and eager to make a positive impact, we invite you to apply for this essential role within our team.

About Us

At Lloyds Clinical, with over four decades of experience supporting patients since 1975, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional clinical homecare services to more than 100,000 patients in their own homes, workplaces, or communities across the UK. Our comprehensive range of treatments spans from medication delivery to specialised nursing for complex conditions such as home parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, IV antibiotics, enzyme replacement therapy, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and beyond. Working in collaboration with the NHS, pharmaceutical companies, and private medical insurers, we prioritise patient care and are guided by our values of Delivering together, Being Accountable, Giving it our all and Continually Improving to provide the highest standards of service delivery and patient outcomes.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity & inclusion, taking a person-centred approach to our interview process that is fair and free from both discrimination and bias. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our resourcing team.