The Dispensing Team at College Surgery Partnership needs a dispenser to work in a rotating team across its rural branches, travelling between sites. Day-to-day work covers accurate dispensing, blister packing, controlled drugs records, stock ordering and advice to patients. Hours fall across Wednesday to Friday, and the team also offers blister packing and a delivery service to its most vulnerable patients. Candidates need at least two years' pharmacy experience and an NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services.
What the job involves
- Dispense medicines accurately against prescriptions, legislation and practice protocols
- Process blister pack prescriptions and monitor and report on blister packing
- Ensure compliance with Controlled Drugs regulations and keep accurate records
- Order, receive and store pharmaceutical stock safely, monitoring expiry dates and rotation
- Check prescriptions for accuracy and flag discrepancies or issues to prescribers
- Provide patients with information and advice on prescribed medicines
- Handle patient queries professionally and promptly
- Record all dispensing activity accurately on the clinical system
- Liaise with suppliers to resolve stock issues promptly
- Work with GPs, nurses and administrative staff to support safe prescribing and dispensing
- Monitor and record fridge and room temperatures
- Supervise less experienced staff and trainees as required
What’s required
Qualifications
- NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services
Experience
- Two years' pharmacy experience
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of pharmacy service procedures
- Good IT skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Keen eye for detail
Other
- Able to work to deadlines
- Willing and able to travel to all dispensaries
- Flexible to cover colleagues' annual leave and sickness absence
- Happy demeanour and a sense of humour
Nice to have
- Experience of working in a dispensary
- Broad knowledge of General Practice
- Knowledge of SystmOne
What’s offered
- On-site parking
- Future progression considered
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
