About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a professional, highly effective dispenser to join our friendly rural practice team.
We provide free car-parking, minimum of 5 weeks annual leave pro rata and following 2 years continuous service enrolment in Simply Healths Employee Assisted Health Programme.
Main duties of the job
To ensure that all medications are dispensed accurately & safely.To ensure that all legal requirements/protocols applicable to dispensing practice are correctly observed.To check dispensing carried out by colleagues where applicable.To ensure that the dispensary area is kept clean & tidy at all times.Order medication and maintain an adequate stock control, liaising with Dispensary Managers and practice GPs where applicable.To maintain controlled drugs cupboard and register, ensuring stock is not out of date.Dispense MCAs as required e.g. Nomad trays.To dispense and record private prescriptions.Endorse prescriptions when all the dispensing is complete when time permits.To include dispensary receptionist duties where applicable.Undertake any other duties as agreed with the Partnership.
About us
Holmes Chapel Health Centre is a busy practice with around 13,000 patients and an onsite Dispensary.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job summary:
To dispense medication accurately and safely and support the smooth running of the Dispensary.
To provide general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone.
As required, to receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths Qualified to NVQ level 2 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
Experience Essential
Demonstrable experience of working in a primary care, pharmacy or health care setting Experience of using own initiative
Desirable
Experience of EMIS Web clinical system
Knowledge/Skills and Attributes Essential
Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral) IT skills Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines Problem solving skills Team working Adaptability Self motivated Confidentiality
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 Holmes Chapel Health Centre
Address London Road
Holmes Chapel
CW4 7BB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.holmeschapelhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)