Trainee Dispenser

Job summary

Wickhambrook Surgery has a new role to fill due to maternity and forthcoming retirement creating a review of our existing staffing. We would like to offer the right candidate the opportunity of completing a Dispensing NVQ with us. If you are interested in a career working within a dispensing doctor setting please read on...

Main duties of the job

The role will include

Receiving stock orders Stock rotation and refilling of shelves prescription fullfillment Serving patients, giving out medication and dealing with queries Adhering to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) at all times

Once these tasks are seen to be carried out to a level of excellence, and at the completion of the probationary period, the right candidate will move on to dispensing, and the completion of an NVQ2 dispensin certificate. This position offers the opportuinit of great career progression.

This role is offered on a part time basis, 20-24 hours per week. The starting rate of pay is £ per hour.

About us

We are a small practice based in Wickhambrook, nestled in the countryside between Haverhill, Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds, Sudbury and Clare. Personal transport is essential as bus links are infrequent but we are accessible via a good road structure. We have a happy, friendly team consisting of 3 GP Partners, GP registrars, nurses and HCAs who are all supported by experienced and organised admin and dispensing teams. We are also supported by colleagues from our primary care network (West Suffolk Rural PCN), who provide services such as physiotherapy, life coaching and wellbeing.

We welcome pre applications enquiries and can offer an informal look around our practice by appointment.

Supporting your work life balance and professional development is important to us, and we are happy to discuss any requirements with you. We offer the following benefits

Competitive salary based on experience Supportive and friendly environment 20 days holiday (pro rata) + bank holidays NHS Pension Peer support Free car parking Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB ROLE

The role will include;

receiving stock orders stock rotation ensuring that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintaining the temperature log cleaning work surfaces and shelving on a regular basis using the computer to keep records up to date undertaking other reasonable duties within the framework of the post as directed by the dispensary manager prescription fulfillment serving patients, giving out medication, dealing with queries adhering to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all times Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience working with the general public/patients

Desirable

Experience of working in primary care Broad knowledge of general practice

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at Grade C (4) or above

Personal Qualities

Essential

Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated Forward thinker High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure

Other requirements

Essential

Flexibility to work outside of core hours Disclosure Barring Sevice (DBS) check to be performed upon uptake of position

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters Effective time managment (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member Good interpersonal Skills Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to follow policy and procedure

Desirable

Capable of managing payments (cash and card payments) Ability to effectively manage stock including ordering, rotation, disposal etc

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