Pharmacy Technician/Dispenser

NHS; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NHS as a Pharmacy Technician/Dispenser, playing a vital role in a multidisciplinary team to optimize medication management and enhance patient care in a GP surgery. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and significantly impact patient outcomes. You will support medication safety initiatives, manage stock levels, and provide expert advice to patients.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician or significant experience as a Dispenser.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense medications according to prescriptions.
• Assist with medication reviews and reconciliation.
• Contribute to audits and quality improvement projects.

Skills

Excellent dispensing skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Good organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC

Tools

Systm1

Job description

As a Pharmacy Technician/Dispenser, you will play avital role in our multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively with GPs,nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication managementand deliver high-quality care to our patients. This is a fantastic opportunityto expand your skills and contribute directly to improving patient outcomeswithin a primary care setting.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

* Accurately dispense medications according toprescriptions, adhering to legal and professional standards.

* Manage and maintain dispensary stock levels,ensuring efficient ordering and minimizing waste.

* Assist with medication reviews andreconciliation, liaising with patients and healthcare professionals.

* Provide advice to patients on the safe andeffective use of their medicines.

* Support the implementation of repeatprescribing protocols and medication safety initiatives.

* Contribute to audits and quality improvementprojects related to medicines management.

* Maintain accurate dispensing records anddocumentation.

* Work collaboratively with the wider practiceteam to ensure seamless patient care.

* Participate in relevant training anddevelopment activities.

About us

Silton Surgery is a friendly and well-established GPpractice committed to providing excellent patient centered care to our localcommunity. We pride ourselves on our supportive work environment, teamworkethos, and commitment to continuous professional development for all our staff.

Job responsibilities

Are you a motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technicianor experienced Dispenser looking for an exciting opportunity to make a realdifference in patient care within a supportive and forward-thinking GP surgery?If so, Silton Surgery would love to hear from you!

What We're Looking For:

* Registered Pharmacy Technician with theGeneral Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) OR significant experience as a Dispenserin a pharmacy setting.

* Excellent dispensing skills and attention todetail.

* Strong communication and interpersonalskills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients and colleagues.

* Good organizational and time managementskills.

* Ability to work independently and as part ofa team.

* A commitment to patient care and continuousprofessional development.

* Experience working in a GP surgery orprimary care setting (desirable but not essential).

* Familiarity with Systm1 or other GP clinicalsystems (desirable but training will be provided).

Person Specification

What we are looking for:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients and colleagues.
• Familiarity with Systm1 or other GP clinical systems (desirable but training will be provided).

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) OR significant experience as a Dispenser in a pharmacy setting.
• Excellent dispensing skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Systm1 or other GP clinical systems (desirable but training will be provided).

Experience

• Experience working in a GP surgery or primary care setting (desirable but not essential).
• Familiarity with Systm1 or other GP clinical systems (desirable but training will be provided).
• Experience working in a GP surgery or primary care setting (desirable but not essential).

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.

Depending on experienceNHS ARRS (funded)