Qualified Dispenser

Hawthorn Medical Centre; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local GP surgery in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time Qualified Dispenser to work within their dispensary team. The ideal candidate should hold at least an NVQ Level 2 qualification and have excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include dispensing prescriptions, managing medication orders, and providing top-notch patient service in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility in working hours is also required. This position offers a supportive team atmosphere within a busy healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must possess NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services.
• Experience in dispensing medications is preferred.
• Flexibility to cover shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Issue and dispense acute and repeat prescriptions.
• Order medication for stock.
• Unpack deliveries and check invoices.
• Fulfil weekly dosette boxes.
• Order, receive and dispense controlled drugs.
• Promote excellent patient service.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

NVQ Level 2 qualification

Job description

PART TIME QUALIFIED DISPENSER

81/2 Hours per week

Friday: 09:00am – 18:30pm

Must have flexibility to cover shifts throughout the week for holidays and sickness as required.

The Old School Surgery is a rural GP surgery with approximately 3500 patients. We dispense medication to just over 85% of our patient population.

We have two GP Partners, a Salaried GP, two practice nurses, along with other healthcare professionals that work within our surgery including, health visitor, social prescriber and care co-ordinator.

All staff pride themselves at the very high standard of primary care they deliver to our patients and work closely as an integrated team.

We are looking for a part-time Dispenser to work within our busy dispensary team qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 2.

Excellent communication skills, an eye for detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential and to enjoy working as part of a team.

The role will involve:

• Issue and dispense acute and repeat prescriptions.
• Order medication for stock.
• Unpack deliveries and check invoices, putting stock away and rotating the shelves.
• Fulfil weekly dosette boxes.
• Order, receive and dispense controlled drugs.
• Promote outstanding patient service and offer appropriate information and advice to patients and their carers.
• As a team take part in completing the annual DQSQ audit.