The Market Cross Surgery

Trainee Dispenser

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Job summary

The Market Cross surgery is seeking to recruit a Trainee Dispenser .

Are you looking for a new challenge or job ?

Are you a school leaver or student looking to start your career?

Must have excellent communication,customer service,IT skills

This could be an opportunity for you

Main duties of the job

  • Undertake training as a Dispensary assistant, with the aim of completing an NVQ Level 2 Dispensing course.
  • Work with the dispensary team in the day to day operations of the Dispensary ensuring a safe, efficient and accurate service for our patients.

About us

The Market cross surgery is a a primary care service for the people of Mildenhall and surrounding villages.

We have a population of around 12,000 patients and dispense to approximately 4500.

Our team consists of Partners, Doctors, Nurses,Administrators, Receptionists and additional team members from Forest Heath PCN

Details

Date posted

05 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.44 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1009-24-0006

Job locations

7 Market Place

Mildenhall

Bury St. Edmunds

Suffolk

IP28 7EG


Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE: Trainee Dispenser

REPORTS TO: Dispensary Manager

RESPONSIBLE TO: Practice Manager

Job summary:

We offer a fully funded training package for Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy service skills. We provide support & mentoring for this role which will lead to a dispensing qualification. You will be working in a caring & friendly environment and would also have access to the NHS pension.

  • To attain the necessary qualifications and training to support the supply of medicines and dispensing activities, under appropriate supervision, within Pharmacy services. The role will require the successful candidate to work as a part of an experienced team to provide excellent service to our diverse customer base within our community.
  • Your role will be to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies of dispensing, storage, distribution and customer services, and to implement them into practice.
  • Work to meet the requirements of current legislation, professional standards and ethics. Pharmacy department performance targets and achieves an accredited pharmacy qualification NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy service skills.
  • As a trainee, you will have an allocated Mentor, who will support you to develop a work-based portfolio. During your training, you will undertake work-based assessments complete all your assignments and projects relating to the training framework and present evidence portfolios for assessment within specified timeframes.
  • As a trainee, you will be expected to complete the essential elements of the training programme within a 12-month period. There is an initial 3-month probationary period where you will be assessed. You will need to have passed all elements of this initial period to continue the training programme.
  • Permanent
  • 11.44 ph
  • Minimum 24 hours
  • Monday- Friday

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE: Trainee Dispenser

REPORTS TO: Dispensary Manager

RESPONSIBLE TO: Practice Manager

Job summary:

We offer a fully funded training package for Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy service skills. We provide support & mentoring for this role which will lead to a dispensing qualification. You will be working in a caring & friendly environment and would also have access to the NHS pension.

  • To attain the necessary qualifications and training to support the supply of medicines and dispensing activities, under appropriate supervision, within Pharmacy services. The role will require the successful candidate to work as a part of an experienced team to provide excellent service to our diverse customer base within our community.
  • Your role will be to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies of dispensing, storage, distribution and customer services, and to implement them into practice.
  • Work to meet the requirements of current legislation, professional standards and ethics. Pharmacy department performance targets and achieves an accredited pharmacy qualification NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy service skills.
  • As a trainee, you will have an allocated Mentor, who will support you to develop a work-based portfolio. During your training, you will undertake work-based assessments complete all your assignments and projects relating to the training framework and present evidence portfolios for assessment within specified timeframes.
  • As a trainee, you will be expected to complete the essential elements of the training programme within a 12-month period. There is an initial 3-month probationary period where you will be assessed. You will need to have passed all elements of this initial period to continue the training programme.
  • Permanent
  • 11.44 ph
  • Minimum 24 hours
  • Monday- Friday

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with general public
  • Excellent communication skills
  • IT skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE (or equivalent) English & Maths at Level 3 and above
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work within a team and follow policies and procedures
  • Polite and Confident
  • Motivated
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Experience of working with the general public/patients

Desirable

  • Knowledge of general practice

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Polite & confident
  • Flexible & Co-operative
  • Motivated
  • Forward thinker
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with general public
  • Excellent communication skills
  • IT skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE (or equivalent) English & Maths at Level 3 and above
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work within a team and follow policies and procedures
  • Polite and Confident
  • Motivated
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Experience of working with the general public/patients

Desirable

  • Knowledge of general practice

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Polite & confident
  • Flexible & Co-operative
  • Motivated
  • Forward thinker
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Market Cross Surgery

Address

7 Market Place

Mildenhall

Bury St. Edmunds

Suffolk

IP28 7EG


Employer's website

https://www.marketcross-surgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Market Cross Surgery

Address

7 Market Place

Mildenhall

Bury St. Edmunds

Suffolk

IP28 7EG


Employer's website

https://www.marketcross-surgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Michelle Alecock

m.alecock@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

05 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.44 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1009-24-0006

Job locations

7 Market Place

Mildenhall

Bury St. Edmunds

Suffolk

IP28 7EG


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