At a Glance
- Tasks: Dispense medications, manage stock control, and maintain accurate records in a busy dispensary.
- Company: Little St John's Surgery is a healthcare provider focused on patient care and efficient service delivery.
- Benefits: Part-time hours with flexibility to cover for colleagues' absence, enhancing work-life balance.
- Other info: Shifts include Monday, Tuesday, and alternate Saturdays; flexibility is essential.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and contribute to patient health in a dynamic dispensary environment.
- Qualifications: Candidates must have NVQ Level 2 or equivalent dispensing qualification and relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
Little St John's Surgery is seeking an experienced dispenser to join us on a part‑time basis, working the following shifts: Monday 9:30-18:30, Tuesday 9:30-18:30, Saturday 8:30-11:30 (alternate weeks). Flexibility is needed, to cover for colleagues' holiday and sickness, as required.
Working closely with the dispensary lead you will be involved in all areas of our busy dispensary including dispensing, stock control and record keeping, liaising with GPs, patients and other members of practice staff.
Responsibilities
- Provide a comprehensive dispensing service to approved patients on the practice list.
- Ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription.
- Ensure that the procedures governing charging and exemption for prescriptions is carried out in accordance with statutory obligations.
- Keep up to date with new medications, their actions and side effects.
- Operate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the practice.
- Ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the accompanying instructions.
- Maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions incorporating the use of computers when available and appropriate.
About the Candidate
We are seeking an experienced dispenser who is courteous, sympathetic, and professional. All applicants should be qualified to NVQ Level 2, or hold an equivalent dispensing qualification. Dispensing experience is essential.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Dispenser in Woodbridge employer: West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group
Little St John's Surgery offers a part-time role in a busy dispensary located in a community-focused area. The team values professionalism and patient care, ensuring a supportive environment for staff development.
Contact Details:
West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group Recruitment Team
