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Job Description
- Req#: A1716-25-0000?language=en&page=64&sort=publicationDateDesc
- Excellent Communication skills. Strong IT skills. Effective time management and able to plan and organise own workload. Ability to work as a team member and autonomously. Problem solving & analytical skills. Ability to follow policy and procedure. Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters.
- Capable of managing payments. Ability to effectively manage stock, including ordering, rotation and disposal.
- Experience of working in a dispensary or community pharmacy.
- Experience working with the general public / patients.
- Experience of working in primary care. Broad knowledge of General Practice.
- Working knowledge of SystmOne or similar clinical systems.
- GCSE (or equivalent) English & Maths at Grade C or above
- NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing
- NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing
- Excellent Communication skills. Strong IT skills. Effective time management and able to plan and organise own workload. Ability to work as a team member and autonomously. Problem solving & analytical skills. Ability to follow policy and procedure. Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters.
- Capable of managing payments. Ability to effectively manage stock, including ordering, rotation and disposal.
- Experience of working in a dispensary or community pharmacy.
- Experience working with the general public / patients.
- Experience of working in primary care. Broad knowledge of General Practice.
- Working knowledge of SystmOne or similar clinical systems.
- GCSE (or equivalent) English & Maths at Grade C or above
- NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing
- NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing
Job summary
Ruskington Medical Practice has an exciting opportunity for a qualified, motivated Dispenser to join our team. The successful candidate should hold a NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing and portray excellent customer service.
We would also be open to applications from experienced dispensary assistants looking to work towards achieving NVQ Level 2.
The contracted hours for the successful candidate will be:
Monday 0800:1700
Wednesday 0930:1830
Thursday 0800:1700
Friday 0800:1700
With extra hours required to cover holiday and sickness.
Hours can be discussed and are flexible.
Main duties of the job
Alongside the NVQ Level 2, we are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual who portrays a professional, friendly manner to all our patients and to fellow colleagues. They must also demonstrate excellent communications skills, be able to prioritise workload and be able to work well in a team.
As a qualified Dispenser, the successful candidate will be responsible for dispensing medication in a safe and accurate manner while following the Practice's policies.
About us
Ruskington Medical Practice is a friendly and caring Practice, which provides a range of services for the 8,000 patients who are registered with us. Of this we dispense to approximately 2500 patients. We strive to ensure every patient receives excellent medical service from all members of staff within the Practice. We treat all patients and staff with dignity, independence, respect and honesty in an environment that is accessible, safe and friendly.
Details
Date posted
23 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.55 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A1716-25-0000
Job locations
6 Brookside Close
Ruskington
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 9GQ
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of a Dispenser:
To be responsible for the safe and accurate dispensing of all medication, ensuring there are no discrepancies.
Collecting prescription charges in accordance with dispensary protocol.
Maintaining stock levels within the dispensary, liaising with the Dispensary/ Business Dispensary Manager to facilitate reordering.
Receiving and storing supplies in accordance with current policy, ensuring the cold chain is maintained where applicable.
Ensuring controlled drugs are dispensed in accordance with Practice policy.
Safe disposal of returned and/or out of date medicines.
Ensuring all repeat prescriptions are processed within a 48-hour timeframe.
Providing patients with advice regarding all prescription matters.
Process prescription requests.
Processing Dossett boxes.
Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times.
Maintain accurate records at all times.
There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; as directed by the Dispensary Manager or Practice Manager.
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of a Dispenser:
To be responsible for the safe and accurate dispensing of all medication, ensuring there are no discrepancies.
Collecting prescription charges in accordance with dispensary protocol.
Maintaining stock levels within the dispensary, liaising with the Dispensary/ Business Dispensary Manager to facilitate reordering.
Receiving and storing supplies in accordance with current policy, ensuring the cold chain is maintained where applicable.
Ensuring controlled drugs are dispensed in accordance with Practice policy.
Safe disposal of returned and/or out of date medicines.
Ensuring all repeat prescriptions are processed within a 48-hour timeframe.
Providing patients with advice regarding all prescription matters.
Process prescription requests.
Processing Dossett boxes.
Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times.
Maintain accurate records at all times.
There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; as directed by the Dispensary Manager or Practice Manager.
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Skills
Essential
Desirable
Experience
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Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
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
Ruskington Medical Practice
Address
6 Brookside Close
Ruskington
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 9GQ
Employer's website
https://ruskingtonmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Ruskington Medical Practice
Address
6 Brookside Close
Ruskington
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 9GQ
Employer's website
https://ruskingtonmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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