Dispensing Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our work environment includes:

• On-the-job training
• Safe working environment
• NHS Pensions scheme
• Onsite parking
• Paid annual leave
• Sick pay
• Friendly working environment
• Staff canteen

Our organisation is looking to hire an experienced Dispenser to join our team. The right candidate will be efficient and courteous, and will be responsible for answering incoming dispensary enquiries, preparing and dispensing medication, inputting patient information and other administrative duties as required by the practice. The successful candidate will also be familiar with medical terminology and able to handle emergency situations efficiently and appropriately. We are looking for a detail-oriented individual who has excellent time management skills and can work well under pressure.

We are looking for someone to work the following set shifts:

Tuesday 8am-6pm = 10 hoursWednesday 8am-6pm = 10 hoursFriday 1.30pm -6 pm = 4.5 hours

Ideal candidate must have the following:

• NVQ Level 2 Dispensing Assistant Course or Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Course
• Accuracy Checking Dispensing Assistant Course (Desirable)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 Dispensing Assistant Course or Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Course

Desirable

• Accuracy Checking Dispensing Assistant Course (Desirable)

GP surgery: 2 years (preferred)

Essential

• The successful candidate will also be familiar with medical terminology and able to handle emergency situations efficiently and appropriately. We are looking for a detail-oriented individual who has excellent time management skills and can work well under pressure.

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

Northgate Surgery

Address

Carters Square

Uttoxeter

Staffordshire

ST14 7FN

Employer's website

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