About this role
Job summary
Little St John's Surgery is seeking an experienced dispenser to join us on a part-time basis, working the following shifts:
Monday 9:30 - 18:30
Tuesday 9:30 - 18:30
Saturday 8:30 - 11:30 (alternate weeks)
Flexibility is needed, to cover for colleagues' holiday and sickness, as required.
Working closely with the dispensary lead you will be involved in all areas of our busy dispensary including dispensing, stock control and record keeping, liaising with GPs, patients and other members of practice staff.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
Little St Johns Surgery is a friendly, forward-thinking, dispensing GP 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.
Job description Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 2, or hold an equivalent dispensing qualification
Experience Essential
We are seeking an experienced dispenser who is courteous, sympathetic and professional. Dispensing experience is essential.
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 Primary Care Careers
Address 7 Little St John's Street
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP12 1EE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)