dispenser

Job description

Job responsibilities

What Youll Be Doing:

• Dispensing medication accurately and safely in line with agreed protocols
• Checking all dispensed items against prescriptions, and liaising with prescribers where necessary
• Monitoring and ordering stock from suppliers, ensuring cost-effective choices are made
• Receiving and storing deliveries using agreed stock control processes
• Managing prescription forms, including patient declarations and endorsements
• Ensuring all medication is delivered or collected within agreed timescales including Dossett boxes and home deliveries
• Maintaining high levels of professional development and participating in learning opportunities

What Were Looking For:

• Previous experience in a dispensing role ideally in a GP dispensary setting
• A high level of integrity, attention to detail, and professionalism
• Flexibility to cover holidays and changing business needs
• A proactive mindset keen to contribute to service improvements and efficiencies
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• A friendly team player who enjoys working in a patient-centred environment

Working Hours & Pay:

• 3 days (27 hours) per week: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 8am to 6pm, 1 hour for lunch unpaid (with flexibility to cover other days as needed)
• Hourly Rate: £12.21 during probation, rising to £12.48 upon successful completion
• Benefits: Eligibility to join the NHS Pension Scheme, ongoing training, and development opportunities in a supportive environment

Come be part of a practice that genuinely cares for both its patients and its team.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, wed love to have a chat. To apply or find out more, please contact us via [insert contact info or application link].

Based at Bramham Branch, part of Wetherby & Bramham Surgery

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing

Experience

Essential

• Experience of Dispensing in a GP Practice would be desirable
• Experience of working in a pharmacy would be useful

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP Practice and Primary Care

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South Milford Surgery

Address

14 High Street

South Milford

Leeds

LS25 5AA

Employer's website

https://www.southmilfordsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)