Pharmacy Dispenser Manchester, England
Job description
Pharmacy Dispenser| | Pharmacy | Full time | Manchester | Outstanding CQC Rating
Spire Manchester are now recruiting a Pharmacy Dispenser to join their warm and friendly team
This is an excellent opportunity to join a team where you develop your skills and progress in your career
Spire Manchester Hospital is a new, £65m state-of-the-art healthcare facility offering patients a wide range of integrated surgical, medical and diagnostic services. The rapidly expanding team in Manchester consists of over 500 colleagues, who thrive in the welcoming atmosphere that is friendly, supportive and progressive
Duties and responsibilities
- Receive medicines and check against the order correctly identifying any errors, taking the appropriate action.
- Accurately dispense medicines for patients according to their prescription, ensuring each is checked by a pharmacist.
- Ensure medicines are stored correctly according to the manufacturer recommendations. Assist with the control and monitoring of medicines stored in the pharmacy. Ensure stock rotation and the identification of short dated and expired medicines.
- Maintain records of the purchase, storage and supply of medicines in compliance with legal and professional requirements and in accordance with Spire Healthcare policies and procedures.
- Communicate effectively to ensure others can carry out their work efficiently.
- The post holder will be based within a pharmacy department; activities will necessitate regular presence and interaction in other departments and areas of the hospital.
. Who we're looking for
- Customer facing experience • Pharmaceutical experience
- Scottish/National Vocational Qualification (S/NVQ) Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
- Administrative role involving checking and monitoring.
Benefits
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.
For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Sarah Whittaker at [email protected] or call 07525887973
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications
About Us: Welcome to Spire Healthcare Careers - Here at Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. Everything we do works towards one vision; to provide the best care possible. We’re committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. Join us, and you’ll receive a warm welcome.
Who are we? - A profitable, successful business led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development.
