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To assist in the preparation, dispensing and sale of prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines/appliances and assist with stock control, ordering and re-stocking of the dispensary.

IT skills are essential as there is a wide range of administration work required.
Other aspects of the role include:

• Collection of prescription charges/checking patient exemption status
• Handling prescription money and operating/balancing the till
• Operation of efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the dispensary with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage of medication
• Ensuring that drugs are received and stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions
• Taking orders for repeats and dealing with queries from patients, doctors, nurses and support staff
• Using the computer to keep up to date patient records and manage repeat prescriptions
• Providing cover for annual leave/sickness
• Communicating effectively with patients, carers and other team members
• Recognising people’s needs for alternative methods of communication and responding accordingly
• Adhering to practice policies, standard operating procedures and guidance

• Full clean driving license preferable to cover delivery driver for annual leave/sickness
• Full-time hours

Full-time hours: 42.5

Job Types: full-time, Permanent

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £10.50-£11.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Dispensing: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person