Job Description
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We are a friendly GP Surgery on the outskirts of Winchester requiring either one full time or two part time qualified dispensers to join our enthusiastic and professional team.
The NVQ Level 2 as a dispenser or in Pharmacy Service is essential.
The positions are permanent, working a minimum of 16 hours (part time) and will cover 32-35 hours over 5 working weekdays (Mon-Fri). The rota covers mornings between 8.45am - 1.00pm and afternoon sessions between 1.00pm - 6.15pm.
No weekend work is required. Flexibility is essential to be able to provide additional cover for holidays and sickness.
Your main responsibilities will be:
To ensure the Dispensary is run in a cost-effective efficient manner, complying with the Dispensary’s policies and Standard Operating Procedures, facilitating effective communication between patients and all members of the health care team.
Issue, prepare and dispense prescriptions for eligible patients.
Controlling dispensary stock so it is within reasonable levels, is accurately recorded in and out of the computer stock control system, rotated and stored correctly
Prepare monitored dose trays for specific patients
Hand out prescriptions and dispensed items and collect payments where appropriate
Undertake DRUMs as required
Deal with queries relating to prescriptions as necessary in a calm and professional manner
Ensure outstanding queries are explained and handed over to next shift as necessary
Liaise with the clinical team within the Practice daily and respond promptly to any queries which arise.
Answer the telephone as promptly as possible in s courteous manner
Our Dispensary is a very busy environment requiring you to work efficiently within a team.
Initiative and excellent customer care are a must.
Qualities for this position:
Friendly and outgoing with a positive outlook
An understanding, acceptance, and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense, and local working knowledge to respond to patients’ enquiries and requests.
Excellent communication skills
Flexibility
Ability to work as a team member and on own at times without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
Attention to detail and accuracy
Previous experience of General Practice would be desirable, but not essential.
This role is extremely busy and offers lots of room for growth.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16-35 per week
Salary: £12.23 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Winchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services (preferred)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 12/05/2023
Reference ID: GS Dispensary
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