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Trainee Pharmacy Dispenser/ Qualified Dispenser
2 weeks ago
Excellent opportunity for a career in pharmacy for a trainee or qualified dispenser within an independent community pharmacy. Join this frioendly and supportive team and learn a diverse set of skills. No experience is needed, as full and comprehensive training will be provided through an accredited course. Following completion of this NVQ qualification, further opportunities for training to advance your career are available. In addition, the pharmacy promotes many private services which you can be trained to provide.
**Role Overview and Responsibilities**
Pharmacy professionals play a crucial role in healthcare, working closely with pharmacists to ensure patients receive the correct medications. The day-to-day tasks are varied and require a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of medicines. The main responsibilities are:
- **Prescription Management**: We receive and verify prescriptions, a task that demands accuracy to ensure patient safety.
- **Patient Interaction**: We provide essential patient education, which involves explaining medication usage and safety to ensure patients understand their treatment.
- **Stock Control**: Managing the pharmacy's supply and inventory is another key part of our role. This includes ensuring the safe storage of medicines.**Desired Skills and Qualities**
- **Attention to detail**: We meticulously check prescriptions for accuracy and ensure the correct dispensing of medication.
- **Excellent communication skills**: Clear and effective communication, both written and verbal, are vital when we interact with patients and other healthcare professionals.
- **Organisational skills**: The ability to multi-task, be logical, and keep work organised is paramount in high-pressure situations to meet our deadlines.
- **Customer service skills**: We aim to provide exceptional service with patients and we aim to ensure we safely advise customers on over-the-counter treatments.
- **Problem-solving**: When prescription discrepancies arise, we use problem-solving abilities to resolve issues swiftly and efficiently.
- **Teamwork skills**: Collaborating with pharmacy staff makes a positive work environment and ensures that operations run smoothly.
- **Dependable and punctual**: Patients and healthcare professionals rely on us, as they count on us to be consistent in our service and care.
- **Technology savvy**: Computer literacy is a must, as we often use specialised software for various pharmacy tasks.
- **Strong maths ability**: This is essential as we use maths frequently for managing and processing prescriptions and patient records.
**Benefits and Career Progression**
There are many benefits and avenues for career progression in community. Some examples of how this role can shape a fulfilling career include:
- **NVQ Qualifications**: Becoming a qualified pharmacy dispenser can take under a year, with the programs being fully supported by your supervisor.
- **Impactful Work**: Pharmacy dispensers play a critical role in healthcare, directly contributing to saving lives and influencing how services are delivered.
- **Increased Responsibilities**: Pharmacy dispensers have added layers of responsibility and expertise to their role.
**Please note we are based in Woking, and please consider commute times.**
**Salary**: £11.00-£12.45 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Addlestone, Surrey (required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Addlestone, Surrey: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
