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Job Summary
Taurus Healthcare are advertising on behalf of Mortimer Medical Practice.*
Are you passionate about delivering outstanding patient care in a supportive and forward-thinking environment?
Mortimer Medical Practice is a well-established and respected GP Practice located in the heart of rural Herefordshire. We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Dispenser to join our growing team.
About the Role
As part of our dedicated dispensing team, you will be working closely with our clinical and administrative teams to ensure patients receive safe and efficient dispensing services. The role offers variety and the opportunity to work across our three sites, Kingsland (main site), Leintwardine, and Orleton.
Essential Requirements
* Minimal NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)
* Full UK driving licence (travel between sites is required)
Why Work With Us?
* A warm, welcoming, and supportive team culture
* Patient-focused care with strong clinical leadership
* Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance
* Encouragement and support for ongoing training, CPD, and career development
* Active involvement in local health initiatives and our Primary Care Network (PCN)
* This role is for 30 - 37 hours per week *
Main duties of the job
* Be the first port of call to patients
* Taking in and handing out prescriptions
* Dispensing prescriptions
* Using dispensary and stores computer systems to generate stock lists and labels
* Helping to maintain reasonable dispensary stock levels
* Receiving, loading, unloading incoming goods from wholesalers, manufacturers and elsewhere
* Selling over the counter medicines
* Answering queries on the supply and availability of medicines, where this is within their competence
* Responding to telephone and face to face enquiries of a routine nature from patients, their representatives, members of the public and a wide range of staff groups and referring queries to the relevant member of the pharmacy team when necessary
* Drawing any problems identified or queries raised to the attention of pharmacists or pharmacy technicians
* Pre-packing, assembling and labelling medicines
* Ensuring that health and safety requirements are met
We are a proactive training practice and offer opportunities for ongoing professional development. For qualified Level 2 Dispensers, we are able to support progression to Level 3 Pharmacy Technician training.
* A Job Overview & Person Specification is attached to this advert *
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
* Works autonomously and collaboratively
* Excellent communication skills verbal and written
* IT skills computer and keyboard literate
* Good time management
* Ability to prioritise work load
* To use discretion and be tactful when discussing confidential information
* Good attention to detail as you will be dealing with medication
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
* Organised, friendly, approachable, polite and empathetic
* Flexible approach to working, to cover for annual leave and sickness
* Adaptable and comfortable dealing with changing priorities and being a team player
* Smart, professional appearance
* Trustworthy
Qualifications
Essential
* At a minimum NVQ level 2 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
* Demonstrates commitment to continuing professional development
* Up to date mandatory training
* Driving licence
Desirable
* Experience in a Dispensing Practice
Disclosures
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service may be required.
Employer details
Taurus Healthcare Limited, Whitecross Road, Hereford, HR4 0DG
Employer's website: https://www.herefordshiregeneralpractice.co.uk
Job Locations
Taurus Healthcare Ltd; Whitecross Road, Hereford, HR4 0DG
Mortimer Medical Practice; Kingsland, Mortimer, HR6 9QL
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