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New Lyminge Surgery

Dispenser

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Job summary

New Lyminge Surgery are looking for a qualified Dispenser who has an approachable manner and is able to work within our friendly team. You will be integral in maintaining the functioning of the practice dispensary and be able to work under pressure. This is a great opportunity to make a difference to the lives of our patients everyday

This is a permanent role 16 Hours per week with ability to extend up to 24. Salary will depend upon experience

Main duties of the job

Working under the direct supervision of the Dispensary Manager and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols. The Dispenser will help patients by ensuring the provision of efficient and accurate dispensing of medication to the patients of the practice, support the day to day running of dispensary and to work with other members of the team, including clinical staff.

About us

New Lyminge surgery is a semi-rural practice based in the North Kent Downs, 6 miles from the vibrant seaside town of Folkestone and 12 miles from the historic cathedral city of Canterbury. We are a small and friendly surgery serving 4800 patients in Lyminge and the surrounding villages and countryside.

Details

Date posted

21 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4867-25-0000

Job locations

Greenbanks

Lyminge

Folkestone

Kent

CT18 8NA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Delivering the technical aspects of the dispensary whilst ensuring the safe supply of medicines e.g. ordering medicines, labelling, dispensing, endorsing and collection of prescriptions.

Complying with legal and professional requirements and accepted guidance on professional practice in dispensing.

Tailoring conversations with every patient to ensure they leave the surgery feeling informed and confident about their healthcare needs.

Seeking opportunities to consistently improve with the dispensary.

Engage with the practice team to promote services and items.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Delivering the technical aspects of the dispensary whilst ensuring the safe supply of medicines e.g. ordering medicines, labelling, dispensing, endorsing and collection of prescriptions.

Complying with legal and professional requirements and accepted guidance on professional practice in dispensing.

Tailoring conversations with every patient to ensure they leave the surgery feeling informed and confident about their healthcare needs.

Seeking opportunities to consistently improve with the dispensary.

Engage with the practice team to promote services and items.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Essential
  • - Polite and confident
  • - Flexible and cooperative
  • - Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
  • -Motivated
  • -Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
  • -High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • -Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • -Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
  • -Commitment to ongoing professional development
  • -Effectively utilises resources
  • -Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Desirable

  • -Experience of working in a primary (GP) care environment or community pharmacy
  • -Experience of working with the general public
  • -Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Qualifications

Essential

  • Essential
  • NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Essential
  • - Polite and confident
  • - Flexible and cooperative
  • - Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
  • -Motivated
  • -Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
  • -High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • -Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • -Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
  • -Commitment to ongoing professional development
  • -Effectively utilises resources
  • -Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Desirable

  • -Experience of working in a primary (GP) care environment or community pharmacy
  • -Experience of working with the general public
  • -Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Qualifications

Essential

  • Essential
  • NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent

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

New Lyminge Surgery

Address

Greenbanks

Lyminge

Folkestone

Kent

CT18 8NA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

New Lyminge Surgery

Address

Greenbanks

Lyminge

Folkestone

Kent

CT18 8NA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Nathan Hazledene

nathan.hazledene@nhs.net

01303863160

Details

Date posted

21 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4867-25-0000

Job locations

Greenbanks

Lyminge

Folkestone

Kent

CT18 8NA


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