Job Description

About the Role

Little St John's Surgery in Woodbridge is looking to welcome a qualified dispenser into their busy practice. This will be a part-time position for 15 hours per week, working on Tuesdays 08.00-14.00 and Fridays 09.00-18.30. Please note there may occasionally be the need to work on Saturday mornings and cover for holidays/sickness so you will need to have some flexibility.



Working closely with the dispensary lead you will be involved in all areas of their busy dispensary including liaising with GPs, patients and other members of practice staff.



The main responsibilities of the role include:
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.
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About the Candidate

If you are an experienced dispenser looking for an exciting new role, then this could be the role for you.

You will have the following skills and experience:

Qualified to NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent dispensing qualification. Previous dispensing experience is essential. Excellent clinical and medication knowledge. Understanding and experience of working as a dispenser in GP practice setting. The confidence to work as part of a busy GP practice team and using your own initiative in decision making. The ability to be adaptable and flexible in your approach. Excellent patient facing inter-personal communication skills.

About Us

We are a friendly forward thinking dispensing practice located in the heart of Woodbridge, with over 7,000 patients. We are proud to have an Outstanding CQC rating and over 95% patient satisfaction score in the National Patient Survey for the past 3 years.

Further information about us can be found on our website www.woodbridgedoctors.nhs.uk

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.