About the Role

Longfield Medical Centre is recruiting for a dispenser on a part-time basis, working a maximum of 31.5 hours per week. The successful candidate will work as part of our busy dispensary team, ensuring the safe and efficient dispensing of medications to our patients. The role involves close collaboration with GPs, nurses and administrative staff, to provide an excellent service.

Key Responsibilities:

Processing and dispensing prescriptions accurately and efficiently
Providing advice and support to patients regarding their medication
Managing repeat prescriptions
Maintaining accurate patient records
Stock control and ordering of medication
Accuracy checking dispensed medication
Ensuring optimisation of medication
Ensuring compliance with practice policies and dispensing regulations

About the Candidate

We are looking for applicants who possess the following skills and characteristics:

Previous dispensing experience within a GP practice or community pharmacy is preferred
Relevant dispensing qualification (or working towards one) desirable
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
A flexible and positive approach to work

About Us

Our well-established, semi-rural training practice serves approximately 17,000 patients, including around 3,000 dispensing patients, and we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community.

We offer:

A friendly and supportive working environment
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
NHS pension scheme
Opportunities for training and professional development

If you are enthusiastic, patient-focused, and looking to join a welcoming and dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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