Qualified Dispenser

Job summary

Bildeston Health Centre are looking to welcome a part-time qualified dispenser to join our friendly and dedicated team on a part-time basis for 18 hours per week, working Monday and Friday, 8:30am 6:30pm. There will also be the opportunity to work additional hours to cover sickness and annual leave.

If you are an experienced dispenser looking for an exciting new role, then we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Dispensing drugs and appliances to patients as instructed by the GPs.
• Ensuring that repeat medication requests are ready for collection 72hrs after request received.
• Generating repeat prescription slips via system and ensure the correct medication is matched with each slip.
• Ensuring each prescription item is labelled correctly and carries appropriate warnings and cautions.
• Entering all relevant information on computer and maintain patient history of all drugs dispensed.
• Ensuring all prescriptions are signed by the doctor and that the back of the form is completed correctly and signed by the patient or their representative.
• Recording of all private prescriptions dispensed and keep an account of monies collected to be given to the dispensary manager as required.
• Maintaining stock.
• Ensuring good communication with reception staff.

About us

Bildeston Health Centre is one of the leading GP practices in Ipswich and it is located centrally in the High Street. We are a CQC-rated 'Good' practice delivering outstanding care.

If you require any further information or would like to arrange an informal visit, please contact Katie Simmons at (01449) 740254 or via email at Katie.simmons1@nhs.net

We offer:

• A supportive working environment
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• NHS pension scheme eligibility

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and enjoy working in a welcoming multidisciplinary team in a rural setting, we would love to hear from you.