Job summary
As a Dispenser, you will be responsible for dispensing medication following best practices, regulatory standards, and guidelines set by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Your role is vital in ensuring the safe and efficient supply of medications to our patients, contributing directly to their care and treatment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Dispense medication following company procedures and GPhC guidelines.
- Accurately complete all required documentation and adhere to Health & Safety regulations.
- Participate in team meetings and maintain mandatory learning as per company policy.
- Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in prescription dispensing.
- Maintain a clean and organized working environment, ensuring areas are sanitized before and after use.
Goods Receipt:
- Efficiently and accurately check off received goods.
- Appropriately locate and quarantine goods as per procedure.
Picking Products:
- Accurately pick items and ensure correct stock rotation.
- Verify that products picked meet the required shelf life.
Dispensing:
- Interpret and dispense prescriptions accurately, following GPhC regulations.
- Label and assemble medications, ensuring all hygiene requirements are met.
- Report near misses and seek guidance when unsure about any aspect of the dispensing process.
- Participate in on-call rotations and assist staff from other operational areas when needed.
Main duties of the job
- Essential:GCSE English & Maths (or equivalent), NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing (or equivalent), dispensing experience in a high-turnover dispensary, working knowledge of GPhC guidelines.
- Desirable:Experience in hospital pharmacy, competent in using Microsoft Word & Excel, full UK driving license.
Skills & Personal Qualities:
- Essential:Excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, ability to meet tight deadlines, customer-focused, flexible, team player, reliable, and punctual.
- Desirable:Lateral thinker, able to accept constructive criticism, and self-motivated in professional development.
Apply Today:
If you are detail-oriented, committed to quality, and eager to make a positive impact, we invite you to apply for this essential role within our team.
About us
Why Lloyds Clinical?
We have a lot to offer to not only the 100,000 patients we support, but also to our valued employees. Lloyds Clinical has a wide range of exciting opportunities for passionate professionals across nursing, patient services, compounding, pharmacy and warehousing. These roles come with fantastic benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company bonus scheme
- Outstanding training & development programmes
- Up to £1200 refer a friend bonus
- Full support from our employee assistance programme including a health and well-being app
- Savings and discounts at multiple retailers through our rewards portal
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Dispenser, you will be responsible for dispensing medication following best practices, regulatory standards, and guidelines set by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Your role is vital in ensuring the safe and efficient supply of medications to our patients, contributing directly to their care and treatment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Dispense medication following company procedures and GPhC guidelines.
- Accurately complete all required documentation and adhere to Health & Safety regulations.
- Participate in team meetings and maintain mandatory learning as per company policy.
- Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in prescription dispensing.
- Maintain a clean and organized working environment, ensuring areas are sanitized before and after use.
Goods Receipt:
- Efficiently and accurately check off received goods.
- Appropriately locate and quarantine goods as per procedure.
Picking Products:
- Accurately pick items and ensure correct stock rotation.
- Verify that products picked meet the required shelf life.
Dispensing:
- Interpret and dispense prescriptions accurately, following GPhC regulations.
- Label and assemble medications, ensuring all hygiene requirements are met.
- Report near misses and seek guidance when unsure about any aspect of the dispensing process.
- Participate in on-call rotations and assist staff from other operational areas when needed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Dispenser, you will be responsible for dispensing medication following best practices, regulatory standards, and guidelines set by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Your role is vital in ensuring the safe and efficient supply of medications to our patients, contributing directly to their care and treatment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Dispense medication following company procedures and GPhC guidelines.
- Accurately complete all required documentation and adhere to Health & Safety regulations.
- Participate in team meetings and maintain mandatory learning as per company policy.
- Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in prescription dispensing.
- Maintain a clean and organized working environment, ensuring areas are sanitized before and after use.
Goods Receipt:
- Efficiently and accurately check off received goods.
- Appropriately locate and quarantine goods as per procedure.
Picking Products:
- Accurately pick items and ensure correct stock rotation.
- Verify that products picked meet the required shelf life.
Dispensing:
- Interpret and dispense prescriptions accurately, following GPhC regulations.
- Label and assemble medications, ensuring all hygiene requirements are met.
- Report near misses and seek guidance when unsure about any aspect of the dispensing process.
- Participate in on-call rotations and assist staff from other operational areas when needed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential: GCSE English & Maths (or equivalent), NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing (or equivalent), dispensing experience in a high-turnover dispensary, working knowledge of GPhC guidelines.
- Desirable: Experience in hospital pharmacy, competent in using Microsoft Word & Excel, full UK driving license
- Skills & Personal Qualities:
- Essential: Excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, ability to meet tight deadlines, customer-focused, flexible, team player, reliable, and punctual.
- Desirable: Lateral thinker, able to accept constructive criticism, and self-motivated in professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential: GCSE English & Maths (or equivalent), NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing (or equivalent), dispensing experience in a high-turnover dispensary, working knowledge of GPhC guidelines.
- Desirable: Experience in hospital pharmacy, competent in using Microsoft Word & Excel, full UK driving license
- Skills & Personal Qualities:
- Essential: Excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, ability to meet tight deadlines, customer-focused, flexible, team player, reliable, and punctual.
- Desirable: Lateral thinker, able to accept constructive criticism, and self-motivated in professional development.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
