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Ruskington Medical Practice

Qualified Dispenser

The closing date is 15 June 2025

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Job summary

Ruskington Medical Practice has an exciting opportunity for a qualified, motivated Dispenser to join our team. The successful candidate should hold a NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing and portray excellent customer service.

We would also be open to applications from experienced dispensary assistants looking to work towards achieving NVQ Level 2.

The contracted hours for the successful candidate will be:

Monday 0800:1700

Wednesday 0930:1830

Thursday 0800:1700

Friday 0800:1700

With extra hours required to cover holiday and sickness.

Hours can be discussed and are flexible.

Main duties of the job

Alongside the NVQ Level 2, we are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual who portrays a professional, friendly manner to all our patients and to fellow colleagues. They must also demonstrate excellent communications skills, be able to prioritise workload and be able to work well in a team.

As a qualified Dispenser, the successful candidate will be responsible for dispensing medication in a safe and accurate manner while following the Practice's policies.

About us

Ruskington Medical Practice is a friendly and caring Practice, which provides a range of services for the 8,000 patients who are registered with us. Of this we dispense to approximately 2500 patients. We strive to ensure every patient receives excellent medical service from all members of staff within the Practice. We treat all patients and staff with dignity, independence, respect and honesty in an environment that is accessible, safe and friendly.

Details

Date posted

23 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.55 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A1716-25-0000

Job locations

6 Brookside Close

Ruskington

Sleaford

Lincolnshire

NG34 9GQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of a Dispenser:

To be responsible for the safe and accurate dispensing of all medication, ensuring there are no discrepancies.

Collecting prescription charges in accordance with dispensary protocol.

Maintaining stock levels within the dispensary, liaising with the Dispensary/ Business Dispensary Manager to facilitate reordering.

Receiving and storing supplies in accordance with current policy, ensuring the cold chain is maintained where applicable.

Ensuring controlled drugs are dispensed in accordance with Practice policy.

Safe disposal of returned and/or out of date medicines.

Ensuring all repeat prescriptions are processed within a 48-hour timeframe.

Providing patients with advice regarding all prescription matters.

Process prescription requests.

Processing Dossett boxes.

Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times.

Maintain accurate records at all times.

There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; as directed by the Dispensary Manager or Practice Manager.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of a Dispenser:

To be responsible for the safe and accurate dispensing of all medication, ensuring there are no discrepancies.

Collecting prescription charges in accordance with dispensary protocol.

Maintaining stock levels within the dispensary, liaising with the Dispensary/ Business Dispensary Manager to facilitate reordering.

Receiving and storing supplies in accordance with current policy, ensuring the cold chain is maintained where applicable.

Ensuring controlled drugs are dispensed in accordance with Practice policy.

Safe disposal of returned and/or out of date medicines.

Ensuring all repeat prescriptions are processed within a 48-hour timeframe.

Providing patients with advice regarding all prescription matters.

Process prescription requests.

Processing Dossett boxes.

Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times.

Maintain accurate records at all times.

There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; as directed by the Dispensary Manager or Practice Manager.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent Communication skills. Strong IT skills. Effective time management and able to plan and organise own workload. Ability to work as a team member and autonomously. Problem solving & analytical skills. Ability to follow policy and procedure. Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters.

Desirable

  • Capable of managing payments. Ability to effectively manage stock, including ordering, rotation and disposal.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a dispensary or community pharmacy.
  • Experience working with the general public / patients.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care. Broad knowledge of General Practice.
  • Working knowledge of SystmOne or similar clinical systems.

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE (or equivalent) English & Maths at Grade C or above
  • NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent Communication skills. Strong IT skills. Effective time management and able to plan and organise own workload. Ability to work as a team member and autonomously. Problem solving & analytical skills. Ability to follow policy and procedure. Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters.

Desirable

  • Capable of managing payments. Ability to effectively manage stock, including ordering, rotation and disposal.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a dispensary or community pharmacy.
  • Experience working with the general public / patients.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care. Broad knowledge of General Practice.
  • Working knowledge of SystmOne or similar clinical systems.

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE (or equivalent) English & Maths at Grade C or above
  • NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing

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

Ruskington Medical Practice

Address

6 Brookside Close

Ruskington

Sleaford

Lincolnshire

NG34 9GQ


Employer's website

https://ruskingtonmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Ruskington Medical Practice

Address

6 Brookside Close

Ruskington

Sleaford

Lincolnshire

NG34 9GQ


Employer's website

https://ruskingtonmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Dispensary Manager

Ms Louise Gow

louise.gow1@nhs.net

01526832204

Details

Date posted

23 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.55 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A1716-25-0000

Job locations

6 Brookside Close

Ruskington

Sleaford

Lincolnshire

NG34 9GQ


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