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Pharmacy Dispenser @ General Practice Medical Solutions Ltd

Huddersfield, HD7 4QHOnsiteFull-timePosted 8 days ago

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About this role

Job summary

We are seeking a reliable, detail-focused Pharmacy Dispenser to join our growing distance selling pharmacy team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a modern, fast-paced dispensing environment delivering medicines safely to patients across the UK.

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Dispenser, you will play a key role in the accurate preparation, dispensing, and dispatch of prescription medications within a regulated distance selling setting. You will support the pharmacy team in ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient supply of medicines to patients who order remotely.

About us

Welcome to Golcar Delivery Pharmacy, your "one call...one solution..." Pharmacy delivering the very best in healthcare to you. Our aim here at Golcar Delivery Pharmacy is quite simple.... One call.... One solution.... We believe that when it comes to our patient's needs we should be able to assist, whether it be simply for advice on health issues or whether it be to utilise the prescription services we provide.

Job description Job responsibilities

Accurately assemble and dispense prescriptions under supervision of a pharmacist Label and package medicines for dispatch in line with SOPs Process repeat prescriptions and online orders via pharmacy systems Carry out final accuracy checks (if appropriately trained and accredited) Ensure full compliance with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) standards Maintain accurate records in line with legal and regulatory requirements Support stock control, including ordering, rotation, and expiry checks Respond to patient queries professionally (non-clinical) and escalate when needed Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient dispensing environment

Person Specification

Experience Essential

Previous experience in a pharmacy dispensing role (community or distance selling preferred) Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy Understanding of medicines, prescriptions, and pharmacy SOPs Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume environment Good IT skills (dispensing systems / electronic prescriptions) Knowledge of GPhC standards and safe dispensing practices Team player with strong communication skills

Qualifications Desirable

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)

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.

Employer details Employer name General Practice Medical Solutions Ltd

Address 30 Moorcroft Avenue

Golcar

Huddersfield

HD7 4QH

Employer's website http://eharleystreet.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Skills

NHSPharmacyHealthcarePermanent

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