Qualified Dispenser or Trainee Dispenser

Litchdon Medical Centre

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Job summary

Litchdon Medical Centre is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated qualified or trainee dispenser to join the dispensary team in our busy GP surgery.

This role is to dispense and deal with patients queries and give support to the clinical team regarding medication.

You will be need to have customer service experience and have good communication skills as you will be expected to deal patients, staff members and outside organisations e.g. other pharmacies.You will need to be flexible to cover the varied aspects of the role and cover colleagues as required.

Working pattern of 20 hours working over 3 days.

Salary trainee between £8.91, increasing to £9.00 after probation period and until training is completed. Max £10.00 after gaining experience and skills.

Qualified dispenser £9.46 to a maximum of £10.00 per hour.

Closing date 16th August with interviews to take place on the 20th August 2021. If you have not heard back before 18th June you have not be successful on this occasion.

Main duties of the job

You will need to have an understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality and the ability to work under pressure. Excellent communication and telephone skills will be needed and computer literacy skills.

About us

Litchdon Medical Centre is a friendly busy GP surgery in North Devon.Our focus is on providing quality healthcare by valuing both patients and staff in a supportive and sustainable environment.

The dispensary team is a very highly motivated team who all work closely together and support each other in their day to day work. This extends to helping each department within the Practice with the aim to provide great patient satisfaction.

Date posted

04 August 2021

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£8.91 to £10 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3177-21-0504

Job locations

Landkey Road

Barnstaple

EX32 9LL


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Liaison with external agencies and patients.
  • Dispense medicines to patients.
  • On request supply medical/surgical sundries, lotions and drugs to maintain treatment and consulting rooms.
  • To meet targets set by performance appraisal at annual review.
  • Compliance with practice health and safety requirements.
  • Dispensary stock control.
  • Accurate recording in the Controlled Drugs Register.
  • Attending departmental meetings.
  • Other duties as required by the line manager.

The more information the full Job Description is attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Liaison with external agencies and patients.
  • Dispense medicines to patients.
  • On request supply medical/surgical sundries, lotions and drugs to maintain treatment and consulting rooms.
  • To meet targets set by performance appraisal at annual review.
  • Compliance with practice health and safety requirements.
  • Dispensary stock control.
  • Accurate recording in the Controlled Drugs Register.
  • Attending departmental meetings.
  • Other duties as required by the line manager.

The more information the full Job Description is attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in customer service.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in customer service.

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

Litchdon Medical Centre

Address

Landkey Road

Barnstaple

EX32 9LL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Litchdon Medical Centre

Address

Landkey Road

Barnstaple

EX32 9LL


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Dispensary Manager

Annette Trainor

annette.trainor@nhs.net

Date posted

04 August 2021

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£8.91 to £10 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3177-21-0504

Job locations

Landkey Road

Barnstaple

EX32 9LL


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