Wickhambrook Surgery are looking for an NVQ qualified dispenser to join our dispensary team, on a part-time basis, ideally for three days per week, with a degree of flexibility to cover colleagues' leave as and when required.
Main duties of the job
The role will be responsible for the processing of prescriptions in accordance with practice policy and extant legislation. In addition, the post holder will be required to support the dispensary manager in ensuring a high level of service is delivered at all times whilst supporting the multi-disciplinary team in line with the strategic objectives of the practice.
About us
Our busy yet community-minded practice is located in beautiful rural Suffolk countryside, between Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket and Haverhill, serving a patient population of approximately 5200 patients, dispensing to nearly 100% of the practice population. We highly value staff wellbeing and work as a close and supportive team. Pay is competitive, based on experience and includes automatic enrolment to the NHS pension. Free parking is available.
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Qualified dispenser (NVQ level 2).
* GCSE or equivalent, English & Maths grade C (4) or above.
Experience
* Experience of working in a dispensary.
* Experience of working in primary care.
* Broad knowledge of general practice.
* Experience working with the general public/patients.
* Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
* Clear, polite telephone manner.
* Competent in the use of Office and Outlook.
* Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters.
* Effective time management (planning and organising).
* Capable of managing payments (invoices, cash etc).
* Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Problem solving and analytical skills.
* Ability to follow policy and procedure.
* Ability to effectively manage stock including ordering, rotation, disposal etc.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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