Pharmacy Dispenser

**Role In Brief**:
**Purpose**:
They should also be able to provide medicines-related and healthy lifestyle advice to patients and assist in the smooth operation of the pharmacy.
- A NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
- To work collaboratively with other members of the dispensing team to ensure efficient and safe running of the dispensary
- To select, label and dispense pharmaceutical products in accordance with a prescription by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and complying with all legal requirements.
- To ensure the safe and correct transfer of dispensed items to patients and to refer to the pharmacist where appropriate.
- To accurately maintain Patient Medication Records (PMR) to ensure patient safety and in accordance with data protection requirements.
- To identify medicine related problems or queries and bring these to the attention of the Pharmacist.
- To answer queries on the supply and availability of medicines, where it is within your competence.
- To receive stock in accordance with SOPs and ensure the safe and appropriate storage of medicines.
- To assist with stock control and the maintenance of reasonable stock levels within the pharmacy environment.
- To liaise with other healthcare professionals to assist in the continuity of patient care across primary and secondary care.
- To provide advice on leading a healthy lifestyle and to select and recommend suitable products and provide advice on their correct use.
- To maintain up-to-date knowledge of medicines and minor ailments by reading journals, product information and training resources.
- To assist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients by carrying out reasonable duties as determined by the needs of the business.
- Self-motivated with a desire to learn and progress.
- Good attention to detail and high levels of concentration.
- Experience working within a Pharmacy Environment.
- Well organised and IT literate.
- Willingness to be trained on additional services.

**The Technicalities**
- From £11.50 per hour
- 40 hours a week including alternate Saturdays.
- 4 weeks holiday per year (pro rata) (plus Bank Holidays)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Salary dependent on experience.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £11.50 per hour

**Experience**:

- Dispensing: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person