Pharmacy Dispenser

IntraHealth is recruiting a Pharmacy Dispenser to join our pharmacy at Chilton. Candidates must have their own transport, as travel between pharmacies may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient and safe pharmaceutical service under the direction of the pharmacist or pharmacy manager.
• Assist in the delivery of all Essential, Advanced and Enhanced services within the community pharmacy, and local services commissioned by the PCT or successor organisations.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels of all items and place, receive, and store orders.
• Label and assemble prescription items, endorse prescriptions accurately, and ensure clean and tidy working environment.
• Collect prescriptions and, when required, deliver dispensed items.
• Follow national and local guidance, including Medicines, Ethics in Practice (MEP) and current additions.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and undertake the sale or supply of medicines and goods, including over‑the‑counter sales.
• Comply with legal and NHS requirements, including record keeping and the Medicines Act.
• Provide advice and support to patients, relatives and carers, and communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
• Build good relationships with practices, prescribers and other healthcare professionals to facilitate patient care.
• Support and help develop colleagues and other members of the community pharmacy team.
• Work flexibly according to team and clinical needs.
• Co‑operate with management in Health & Safety, discharging responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
• Maintain security of personnel, stock, cash and premises at all times.
• Report all adverse and significant events in accordance with agreed procedures and participate in improvement activities.
• Maintain appropriate records and ensure confidentiality in compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

Qualifications and Skills

• NAVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or working towards it).
• Previous experience working in a community pharmacy.
• Previous health‑care or customer‑facing experience.
• GCSEs in English and Maths (minimum 5 GCSEs including English and Maths).
• Current driving licence and access to a car.
• Knowledge of PMR systems and basic IT literacy (e‑mail, internet and word processing).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to plan own workload with priorities and objectives.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Data Protection Act, patient confidentiality, clinical and information governance and Caldicott requirements.
• Computer literacy skills and dispensing accuracy.
• Teamwork and ability to work independently.

Learning and Development

• Complete accredited courses enabling all aspects of NHS pharmacy contract, including Essential, Additional and Enhanced services and locally commissioned services.
• Complete in‑house training course and annual training review, including peer review.

Equality and Diversity

You are at all times required to carry out your responsibilities with due regard to the IntraHealth Equal Opportunities Policy and to ensure that staff receive equal treatment throughout their employment with the company. Be aware of, and comply with employment legislation and codes of good practice.