Job Description

Qualified Dispenser needed to join our busy dispensary team in Holywell GP Surgery. Hours are part time hours up to 21 hours with flexible working hours for the right candidate to cover maternity leave for 6 months.

You should be a qualified Dispenser, with experience working in a GP Practice Dispensary or in a Pharmacy.

Main duties of the job

You will work with the team to provide a friendly, efficient and safe dispensary service to our patients. Working closely with the Doctors, Reception and Admin team, you will need to be a qualified dispenser and have a good level of customer service skill.

JOB DESCRIPTION DISPENSER

To dispense medicines promptly and accurate and monitor repeat medicine requests. Making appointments both face to face and by telephone Responding to queries in accordance with practice procedures Undertaking administrative support to the GPs and Nurses Answer patient queries on their medication or minor ailments within recognised limits Assist in the ongoing development of the dispensary service Respect and remain confidential. Ensure cleanliness of the Dispensary and equipment Maintain the Controlled Drugs (CD) book. Attend practice and dispensing meetings. Stay up to date with current developments. Take note of alert messages for Clinicians when required Fully observe all legal requirements relevant to dispensing practices including the NHS regulations and all practice protocols.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good general standard of education

Standard grade of Mathematics

Standard grade of English

Qualification in Dispensing

Desirable

Other relevant pharmacy or medicines management qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working as a Dispenser

Practical experience of working with others

Experience of working on own initiative

Experience of working in a role providing customer service

Desirable

Experience of working as a Dispenser in General Practice Dispensary

Experience of working in a General Practice environment

Experience of working with computer systems

Working knowledge of Vision

Skills and abilities

Essential

Sound IT skills

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to communicate effectively with the full range of the general public including those difficult to handle

A focus on quality service and improvement

Ability to work core hours

Flexibility to provide cover

Flexibility of role

Enthusiasm and positivity for the role

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: 12.21-12.30 per hour

Benefits:

Flexitime On-site parking
Work Location: In person