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Job Description:
Polar Speed, a UPS company, is a logistics company and innovative provider of temperature-sensitive transportation and pharmaceutical supply chain solutions in the UK.
Position: Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant
Location: Polarspeed Distribution Ltd, Site 1, Chartmoor Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4WG
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, between 08:00 – 16:30 or 09:30 - 18:00
Salary: £25,356.54 per annum
Polar Speed has a reputation for quality, compliance, operational, and customer-facing technology and monitoring solutions in the growing temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical logistics market in the UK. The company specializes in active temperature-controlled deliveries to hospitals, pharmacies, wholesalers, medical care surgeries, and end patients through its homecare business. Its customers include some of the best-known pharmaceutical brands in the world.
As a Dispensing Assistant working within the in-house pharmacy, your responsibilities include labelling and dispensing homecare prescriptions, maintaining accurate patient medication records, and supporting the smooth operation of the dispensary.
The role involves working 37.5 hours per week, with flexible hours between 08:00 and 18:00 on a split shift basis, and the ability to work additional hours as required, especially for urgent medical needs.
NVQ Level 2 Dispensary qualification is desired but not essential, as full in-house training will be provided, including working towards the NVQ Level 2 certification.
Benefits include 28 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), increasing to 33 days in the sixth full holiday year, a company pension scheme with 4.5% contribution, UPS Perks at Work, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
Polar Speed will conduct basic disclosure criminal record checks for successful applicants.
Key responsibilities:
* Label and dispense prescriptions
* Maintain accurate patient medication records
* Ensure accurate dispensing of homecare prescriptions following MEP guidelines
* Manage dispensary stationery and standards
* Ensure stock management compliance
* Manage fridge temperatures
* Support dispensary operations
Skills:
* Attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately
* Ability to work under pressure and prioritize workload
* Patient-focused approach, self-auditing, and responsibility acceptance
Specialist Knowledge:
* NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services Skills (Dispensing) or equivalent
* Knowledge of specific homecare therapies
Employee Type: Permanent
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