healthcare consultant Nottingham, England
Job description
We are a community based, independent pharmacy looking for a part time / full time Pharmacy Dispenser to join our team.
We need someone work alongside pharmacy technicians and under the supervision of the responsible pharmacist to ensure the safe, accurate and timely supply of prescribed medication to patients.
To provide medicines-related and healthy lifestyle advice to patients as well as assisting in the smooth operation of the pharmacy.
Ordering and restocking of the dispensary
Dealing with queries from patients, organising deliveries so that the drivers job is efficient and safe as possible.
Key responsibilities:
- To select, label and dispense pharmaceutical products in accordance with a prescription by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and complying with all legal requirements.
- Receiving, Loading, Unloading of incoming goods from wholesalers and manufacturers
- To ensure the safe and correct transfer of dispensed items to patients.
- To accurately maintain Patient Medication Records (PMR) to ensure patient safety and in accordance with data protection requirements.
- To identify medicine related problems or queries and bring these to the attention of the pharmacist.
- To answer queries on the supply and availability of medicines, where it is within your competence.
- To receive stock in accordance with SOPs.
- To ensure the safe and appropriate storage of medicines.
- To assist with stock control and the maintenance of reasonable stock levels within the pharmacy environment.
- To respond to symptoms described by customers by following agreed protocols and using own knowledge and judgement.
- To select and recommend suitable products and provide advice on their correct use.
- To provide advice on leading a healthy lifestyle.
- To refer to the pharmacist when appropriate.
- To assist with the engagement of patients onto advanced services such as MURs and NMS.
- To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of medicines and minor ailments by reading journals, product information and training resources.
- To assist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients by carrying out reasonable duties as determined by needs of the business.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20-40 per week
Salary: £10.42-£11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Nottingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
