Overview
Woodhall Resourcing are currently recruiting for a permanent Pharmacy Dispenser for a friendly, forward-thinking GP practice with a strong community ethos and a strong focus on patient-centred care based in Cumbria.
The client are looking for candidates to start ASAP to join a team of 31, including GPs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, admin, and support staff.
This is a holiday cover role, offering an average of 12 annualised hours per week (FTE 0.32). Please note that working hours will vary from week to week, depending on staff annual leave, and may increase during periods of high cover demand. Over the course of the year, hours will balance to the contracted average.
Duties
• To process all relevant prescriptions as authorised by GPs where appropriate in accordance with the principles of good practice.
• The post-holder will project a positive and friendly image to dispensary patients and other visitors and deal with queries in a professional, courteous and efficient way.
• Assist in the preparation and dispensing of prescriptions medicines/appliances in an accurate and timely manner
• Assist with stock control, ordering and re-stocking of the dispensary
• Full job description available upon request.
Requirements
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C or above) is essential
• Experience working in a healthcare or customer service environment and handling of confidential information is essential
• Previous experience working in a GP practice dispensary or pharmacy and familiarity with repeat prescription processes is desirable
• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or Dispensary Assistant qualification is desirable
• DSQS-related training is desirable