Job summary Due to service development Vida Healthcare is currently looking to recruit a reliable and hardworking person to join our busy Pharmacy and Dispensary team. This position will be based predominantly at Gayton Road Health Centre (however multi-site working is expected). This position is part time, and the successful candidate must have the flexibility to be available to cover extra hours for annual leave and short notice sickness. Our patients demand the highest standards of care and if you are conscientious with a strong team-working ethic, with the ability to achieve targets during lone working then this could be the ideal part time role for you. Experience in this field is essential. Previous applicants need not apply. Main duties of the job Job Description Searching and processing repeat prescription requests and queries regarding requests for acute medications. Identifying specials and high quantities on prescriptions Seeking alternative medications for unavailable/shortages/discontinuations, etc. Switching medications to most cost-effective brands in line with local and national Medicines Optimisation Policies Monitoring and reviewing prescribing of OTC and low value medications Aligning quantities Synchronising meds Carry out medicines reconciliation for complex hospital discharges and patients with multiple medication changes. Implement response to MHRA safety alerts where appropriate. Identifying new dispensing patients Identifying medication review patients. Supporting with Prescribing/dispensing policies/sops Handling high risk drug requests. Supporting the care homes with medication queries, ordering processes and medicines waste. About us Vida Healthcare is one of Norfolks largest and most successful general practices, working with colleagues in the NHS to provide the best possible patient care. Our practice has experienced impressive growth over recent years, by creating a work environment that encourages talented individuals to thrive and make a difference. We pride ourselves on our impeccable standards of patient care and to maintain this it is essential that we employ reliable team players with strong caring qualities, dedication, and excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality-of-service delivery. Date posted 04 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.21 an hour National Living Wage in line with age. Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A3347-25-0001 Job locations Gayton Road Health Centre Gayton Road King’s Lynn PE30 4DY Church Lane Dersingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE316GZ Doctors Surgery Valentine Road Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5DN Job description Job responsibilities please see attached Job description Job responsibilities please see attached Person Specification Qualifications Essential Minimum Qualifications Good standard of general education (essential) Two GCSEs (Or equivalent preferably Science/ Maths and English) Computer literate Ability to work effectively with others. Desirable Previous experience of working within the NHS Person Specification Qualifications Essential Minimum Qualifications Good standard of general education (essential) Two GCSEs (Or equivalent preferably Science/ Maths and English) Computer literate Ability to work effectively with others. Desirable Previous experience of working within the NHS Employer details Employer name Vida Healthcare Address Gayton Road Health Centre Gayton Road King’s Lynn PE30 4DY Employer's website https://www.vidahealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)