Qualified Dispenser

West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated GP practice in Hatfield is seeking an experienced NVQ 2 level dispenser to cover maternity leave for 1 year, potentially longer. The role, offering 30 hours per week over 4 days, includes processing prescriptions, managing patient inquiries, and ensuring smooth dispensary operations. Candidates should possess excellent clinical knowledge and strong interpersonal skills. This opportunity allows for involvement in vital healthcare services within a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• You will have a NVQ Level 2 Dispensary or equivalent pharmacy services qualification.
• Excellent clinical and medication knowledge.
• Understanding and experience of working as a dispenser in GP practice setting.

Responsibilities

• Process all relevant prescriptions and repeat prescriptions.
• Pick and check prescriptions in line with our SOPs.
• Collect all due prescription charges and ensure that the patient declaration is duly filled in and signed by the patient.
• Answer and deal with dispensary phone enquiries.
• Liaise with patients on a daily basis.
• Sort and dispose of unwanted/returned medication.
• Assist in the smooth day-to-day running of the dispensary and surgery.

Skills

Excellent clinical and medication knowledge

Excellent patient facing interpersonal communication skills

Understanding and experience of working as a dispenser in GP practice setting

Education

NVQ Level 2 Dispensary or equivalent pharmacy services qualification

Job description

About the Role

The Eden Surgery is looking for an experienced NVQ 2 level dispenser to join our friendly village GP practices in Hatfield Heath and Hatfield Broad Oak.

This is to cover maternity leave for 1 year, potentially longer. The post is for 30 hours per week over 4 days and we can consider a job share.

Occasional overtime opportunities to help cover annual leave.

Reporting to our dispensary manager, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Process all relevant prescriptions and repeat prescriptions
• Pick and check prescriptions in line with our SOPs
• Collect all due prescription charges and ensure that the patient declaration on the reverse of the FP10 is duly filled in and signed by the patient
• Answer and deal with dispensary phone enquiries
• Liaise with patients on a daily basis
• Sort and dispose of unwanted/returned medication.
• Any other duties to assist in the smooth day to day running of the dispensary and surgery as directed by the dispensary manager

About the Candidate

If you are an experienced dispenser looking for an exciting new role, then we'd love to hear from you.

You will have the following skills and experience:

• You will have a NVQ Level 2 Dispensary or equivalent pharmacy services qualification.
• Excellent clinical and medication knowledge.
• Understanding and experience of working as a dispenser in GP practice setting.
• Excellent patient facing inter-personal communication skills.

About Us

With two long established surgeries located in Hatfield Heath and Hatfield Broad Oak, The Eden Surgeries provides primary care services for a patient population of approximately 10,000 people, providing approx 4,000 clinical appointments each month.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.