Job Description

We are expanding our Dispensing Team, and Ouse Valley Practice (GP Surgery) is looking for a Trainee Dispenser to join our busy practice dispensary. YAs a Trainee Dispensing Assistant you will support the pharmacy team by learning to dispense medicines under supervision, handling stock, and interacting with patients in a friendly and professional manner. This role is ideal for someone embarking on a career in pharmacy support and willing to undergo training and development.

Working Hours: 22.5 per week (with the expectation of cover support for annual leave and absence)

Tuesday and Thursday - 08.30 - 18.00 (8.5 hours inclusive of a 1 hour unpaid meal break)

Friday - 08.30 - 14.00

Key Responsibilities

Assist with receiving and interpreting prescriptions under supervision Learn to assemble, label, and prepare prescribed medicines safely and hygienically Handle pharmaceutical stock: ordering, receiving, storing, maintaining, and supplying Assist in handing out prescriptions and counselling/supporting patients with information as appropriate Adhere to all health & safety, legal, regulatory and confidentiality requirements (including Controlled Drugs procedures) Work as part of the pharmacy team, participating in day?to?day operations and maintaining high standards of customer service
What We're Looking For

Enthusiasm for working in a pharmacy / healthcare environment Excellent communication skills, with ability to listen, explain and interact well with patients and colleagues Good numeracy and attention to detail Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work under supervision Reliability, integrity, and a caring attitude Willingness to complete the Buttercups "Support Staff Course for Dispensing Assistants" (or equivalent GPhC?accredited training) alongside work
Training & Qualification

The role requires you to undertake the

Support Staff Course for Dispensing Assistants

provided by Buttercups Training (or similar), which covers modules such as prescription handling, assembling prescriptions, pharmaceutical stock management, controlled drugs, patient counselling, clinical governance etc. Buttercups Training Training is delivered by blended learning: online modules, workplace?supervised activities, virtual practice scenarios, end?of?module quizzes and a final test. Buttercups Training You will have a designated workplace training supervisor (accountable GP) to guide you and assess your progress. Buttercups Training
We use TPP Systmone as our clinical System, and full training will be given.

We have plenty of on-site parking in a rural setting.

Practice visits are welcome.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.50 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Free parking Sick pay
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person