Job description
Makepeace LTD are recruiting for a Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant/Pharmacy Technician
Essential Requirements
- You will have a NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services / Dispensing Assistant through a GPhC accredited course
- Experience of working in a community pharmacy, ideally with experience of using Pharmacy Manager software
- Working NHS Smartcard
Role Description
- Delivering efficient dispensary operations and ensuring dispensing losses are minimised
- Ensuring accurate handling and dispensing on all medicines – NHS and private
- Complying with legal and professional requirements and Company SOP’s
- Assist in the delivery of all pharmacy services where appropriate
- Ensuring all customers and patients receive safe and accurate advice on medicines – including OTC medication as required
- Delivering on all aspects of the Dispensing role including ordering medicines, labelling, dispensing, endorsing with appropriate claims
IMPORTANT INFORMATION regarding the Qualifications - Please take note: The reason we state “equivalent training” is most dispensing assistants complete training through a vocational route “on the job”, for which the training provider is accredited to deliver. Please review the link below:
(https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/cy/education/support-staff/dispensing-assistant/accredited-courses)
NVQ Training
If colleagues complete training via the NVQ level 2 route,
Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science (knowledge based) (500/9575/4)
Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (competence based) (500/9234/0)
BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science (knowledge based) (500/9579/1)
Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (competence based) (500/9351/4)
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 37 per week
Salary: £12.10 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leeds, LS27 0DQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have a NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services / Dispensing Assistant through a GPhC accredited course?
Experience:
- Pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- NHS Smart card? (preferred)
Work Location: In person