Trainee Dispenser

The Methodist Church in Britain; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

NVQ dispensing qualification

Structured support

Increasing responsibilities

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is offering a trainee dispenser post at Mowbray House Surgery in Northallerton. The role centers on preparing and supplying prescribed medicines, processing prescriptions and keeping dispensing records while you study for an NVQ in dispensing.

The post spans both GP sites, so own transport is essential. No previous dispensing experience is required, but you will learn under supervision and complete written assessments as you progress with the qualification,

Qualifications

• Keen to learn and motivated to work towards a recognised qualification.
• Comfortable with written learning and assessments.
• Flexible enough to work across both practice sites.
• Access to own transport.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with preparing and dispensing prescribed medicines under supervision.
• Supporting safe, accurate and timely supply of medicines to patients.
• Processing prescriptions and keeping accurate dispensing records.
• Helping to manage stock levels, check expiry dates and store medicines.
• Providing friendly, professional service to patients and handling queries.
• Collaborating with dispensers, clinicians and the practice team.
• Following procedures, confidentiality rules and medicines safety requirements.
• Completing training and assessments for dispensing qualification.
• Supporting day-to-day running of the dispensary.
• Building understanding of medicines and the dispensary's role in primary care.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Interpersonal skills

Discretion / confidentiality

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ in dispensing

Job description

This trainee dispenser post sits in the dispensary of Mowbray House Surgery, a GP practice whose main site is in Northallerton and which also runs a branch surgery in Hutton Rudby. The work centres on preparing and supplying prescribed medicines safely, processing prescriptions, keeping dispensing records and managing stock, while studying towards an NVQ in dispensing. The post spans both sites, so own transport is essential. No previous dispensing experience is required, but applicants must be keen to learn and comfortable with written assessments.

What the job involves

• Assisting with preparing and dispensing prescribed medicines under appropriate supervision
• Supporting the safe, accurate and timely supply of medicines to patients
• Processing prescriptions and keeping accurate dispensing records
• Helping to manage stock levels, check expiry dates and store medicines appropriately
• Giving friendly, professional service to patients and answering queries within the limits of training, referring others where needed
• Working closely with dispensers, clinicians and the wider practice team
• Following practice procedures, SOPs, confidentiality rules and medicines safety requirements
• Completing training, coursework and assessments for the dispensing qualification
• Supporting the day-to-day running of the dispensary
• Building understanding of medicines and of the dispensary's role in the wider healthcare team

Skills & knowledge

• Accurate and methodical, with a good eye for detail
• Organised and reliable, able to manage tasks and meet deadlines
• Approachable, caring and professional with patients and colleagues
• Trustworthy and discreet, understanding the importance of confidentiality
• Happy to ask questions, accept feedback and learn from others

Other

• Keen to learn and motivated to work towards a recognised qualification
• Comfortable with written learning and assessments
• Flexible enough to work across both practice sites
• Access to own transport

Nice to have

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice
• Experience of working in a pharmacy

What's offered

• Full training and structured support from experienced colleagues
• Work towards an NVQ qualification in dispensing
• Increasing responsibilities as knowledge and competence develop