Kington Medical Practice

Dispenser

The closing date is 10 July 2025

Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented qualified Dispenser to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the medication dispensing process, ensuring that patients receive their prescribed medications accurately and efficiently. This position requires a strong commitment to patient care.

Main duties of the job

  • Accurately dispense medications as per prescriptions, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
  • Assist in the preparation and administration of medications.
  • Maintain accurate records of medication dispensed, including patient information and prescription details.
  • Provide excellent patient care by answering queries regarding medications and offering guidance on proper usage.
  • Ensure the pharmacy environment is organised, clean, and compliant with health and safety standards.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes through effective medication management.

About us

Kington Medical Practice is GP surgery in rural Herefordshire. We have friendly team of GP's, nurses, reception/administrators who work alongside the dispensary to offer excellent patient care.

Details

Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.71 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A5790-25-0007

Job locations

Kington Medical Practice

Eardisley Road

Kington

Herefordshire

HR5 3EA


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented qualified Dispenser to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the medication dispensing process, ensuring that patients receive their prescribed medications accurately and efficiently. This position requires a strong commitment to patient care.

Duties

  • Accurately dispense medications as per prescriptions, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
  • Assist in the preparation and administration of medications.
  • Maintain accurate records of medication dispensed, including patient information and prescription details.
  • Provide excellent patient care by answering queries regarding medications and offering guidance on proper usage.
  • Ensure the pharmacy environment is organised, clean, and compliant with health and safety standards.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes through effective medication management.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented qualified Dispenser to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the medication dispensing process, ensuring that patients receive their prescribed medications accurately and efficiently. This position requires a strong commitment to patient care.

Duties

  • Accurately dispense medications as per prescriptions, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
  • Assist in the preparation and administration of medications.
  • Maintain accurate records of medication dispensed, including patient information and prescription details.
  • Provide excellent patient care by answering queries regarding medications and offering guidance on proper usage.
  • Ensure the pharmacy environment is organised, clean, and compliant with health and safety standards.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes through effective medication management.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant dispensing qualification.
  • Knowledge of medication administration protocols and patient care practices is essential.
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact compassionately with patients and healthcare staff.
  • A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards in pharmacy practice.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a primary care setting
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant dispensing qualification.
  • Knowledge of medication administration protocols and patient care practices is essential.
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact compassionately with patients and healthcare staff.
  • A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards in pharmacy practice.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a primary care setting

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

Kington Medical Practice

Address

Kington Medical Practice

Eardisley Road

Kington

Herefordshire

HR5 3EA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kington Medical Practice

Address

Kington Medical Practice

Eardisley Road

Kington

Herefordshire

HR5 3EA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lindsey Flowers

practicemanager.kington@nhs.net

01544230302

Details

Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.71 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A5790-25-0007

Job locations

Kington Medical Practice

Eardisley Road

Kington

Herefordshire

HR5 3EA


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