Dispenser (NVQ 2 or above) 3-5 days a week - 22.5 - 37.5 hours

Job summary

We are seeking a hardworking, self-motivated, reliable and flexible person to join our pharmacy and dispensing team in the role of a Dispenser.

The main purpose of the Dispenser is to ensure that the drugs and medicines are prepared efficiently, accurately and safely according to legal requirements, and respecting patient confidentiality at all times. You will be using our state of the art dispensing robot (training provided) during this role.

This will be both a challenging and demanding role in a busy pharmacy/dispensary.

The right candidate will have a recognised Pharmacy Dispenser qualification at NVQ2 or equivalent and will have experience working on a pharmacy counter, as well as experience with maintaining stock levels and stock rotation. They will also be reliable and flexible in order to cover holidays and sickness.

Main duties of the job

Job Responsibilities:

Checking and dispensing medication as per prescription

Dispense repeat medication requests

Answering telephone calls and passing on messages as appropriate

Dealing with problems and enquiries

Inputting information onto computer

To keep dispensary stocked and maintain efficient stock control of both medicines and containers

Keep efficient stock rotation

Fully observe legal requirements relevant to a dispensing Practice, including HA regulations and controlled drugs

Ensure computer and all dispensary equipment is maintained in good working order at all times

Ensure the cleanliness of the dispensary

Ensure the safety of all who enter the dispensary

To carry out any duties appropriate to grade/level as required

To work flexibly within the team and to provide cover as necessary

To work closely with and help with the training of new/junior members of staff

To ensure maximum profit is maintained and losses are kept to a minimum

To deal with problems encountered with wholesalers/suppliers

Co-ordinate the dispensary delivery service

Ensure that all drug safety alerts and notices are acted upon

Help out on counter if required, ensuring patient signs prescription and collect charge as required.

About us

We are a friendly, busy, rural, GP practice/Pharmacy based in Upwell, serving approx.11,000 patients from Upwell, Outwell and the surrounding area. You will work in a new purpose built dispensary/pharmacy with a team of healthcare professionals. You will be working with a supportive and friendly team.