Primary Care Pharmacy Dispenser — Patient Care

Bugbrooke Medical Practice; Bugbrooke; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bugbrooke Medical Practice is seeking a Dispenser to support medication distribution and patient care. You will prepare and dispense medications, provide information to patients, and assist the team to ensure high quality service in a rural practice.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and commitment to patient safety. Experience in primary care dispensing and SystmOne is advantageous.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• Experience in a primary care dispensing environment.
• Strong communication skills and a professional manner.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure in a busy environment.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Experience using SystmOne is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications accurately in accordance with prescriptions and SOPs.
• Manage stock levels, including ordering, rotating, and checking expiry dates.
• Process repeat prescription requests via SystmOne.
• Handle patient enquiries both face-to-face and over the telephone.
• Assist with management of Controlled Drugs and ensuring legal compliance.
• Maintain a clean, organised dispensary and health & safety standards.
• Endorse prescriptions and prepare month-end submissions.
• Record private scripts and file processed scripts.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Professional manner

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Accuracy under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Bugbrooke Medical Practice is seeking a Dispenser to support medication distribution and patient care. You will prepare and dispense medications, provide information to patients, and assist the team to ensure high quality service in a rural practice.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and commitment to patient safety. Experience in primary care dispensing and SystmOne is advantageous.