Dispenser inDorchester inDorchester PUBLISHED 23 OCT 2024

£12 to £13.25 an hour Depending on experience/qualification  PERMANENT  GOOD SALARY 

You will be expected to communicate effectively with staff at all levels throughout the organisation as well as patients, visitors and the general public.

Within this role, you will ensure the safe and accurate ordering, dispensing and checking of all medication, dressings and appliances and ensure that they are prepared and delivered within the set timescales.

You will work closely with the other members of the dispensary team in the ensuring the smooth running of the dispensary.

You will give outstanding customer service to our patients, and help enable them to understand their medication.

The role is for up to 37.5 hours a week, working between 8:30am and 7:00pm on a pre-agreed rota. Part time hours will be considered.

The salary will be between £12.00 - £13.25 per hour depending on experience and qualification.

To maintain accuracy and manage your time effectively while assisting the dispensary and wider team in providing a high standard of service and care to our patients.

You will be expected to communicate effectively with staff at all levels throughout the organisation as well as patients, visitors and the general public

Dispensing medication in both original packaging, dossett boxes, and generating MAR sheets for care homes.

About us

To ensure the safe and accurate ordering, dispensing and checking of all medication, dressings and appliances and that they are prepared and delivered within the set timescales.

Dispense and check all prescriptions safely and accurately

Communicate effectively with patients, visitors and the multidisciplinary team

Ensure that all messages are appropriately logged and appropriate action taken

Maintain patient confidentiality, being helpful and courteous at all times

Observe and follow surgery policies, protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs) at all times

Establish and maintain accurate and tidy working practices

Undertake agreed tasks once competency achieved

Adhere to Controlled Drugs protocol

After training, be able to give advice to patients with regards to their medication

Answer the telephone promptly

Assist in the smooth running of the dispensary by ensuring that the work stations are left clean and tidy and by undertaking housekeeping and cleaning duties as appropriate

Deal with prescriptions monies promptly and accurately

Replenish all stock levels at the end of the shift forms, medication etc

Comply with Information Governance and computer usage policies and guidelines

Use resources effectively

Share knowledge with colleagues

Keep up-to-date (CPD) and undertake mandatory training as stipulated

Complete additional allocated tasks following discussion and agreement with dispensary team leader

Within this role, you will ensure the safe and accurate ordering, dispensing and checking of all medication, dressings and appliances and ensure that they are prepared and delivered within the set timescales.

You will work closely with the other members of the dispensary team in the ensuring the smooth running of the dispensary.

You will give outstanding customer service to our patients, and help enable them to understand their medication.

The role is for up to 37.5 hours a week, working between 8:30am and 7:00pm on a pre-agreed rota. Part time hours will be considered.

The salary will be between £12.00 - £13.25 per hour depending on experience and qualification.

To maintain accuracy and manage your time effectively while assisting the dispensary and wider team in providing a high standard of service and care to our patients.

You will be expected to communicate effectively with staff at all levels throughout the organisation as well as patients, visitors and the general public

Dispensing medication in both original packaging, dossett boxes, and generating MAR sheets for care homes.

About us

To ensure the safe and accurate ordering, dispensing and checking of all medication, dressings and appliances and that they are prepared and delivered within the set timescales.

Dispense and check all prescriptions safely and accurately

Communicate effectively with patients, visitors and the multidisciplinary team

Ensure that all messages are appropriately logged and appropriate action taken

Maintain patient confidentiality, being helpful and courteous at all times

Observe and follow surgery policies, protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs) at all times

Establish and maintain accurate and tidy working practices

Undertake agreed tasks once competency achieved

Adhere to Controlled Drugs protocol

After training, be able to give advice to patients with regards to their medication

Answer the telephone promptly

Assist in the smooth running of the dispensary by ensuring that the work stations are left clean and tidy and by undertaking housekeeping and cleaning duties as appropriate

Deal with prescriptions monies promptly and accurately

Replenish all stock levels at the end of the shift forms, medication etc

Comply with Information Governance and computer usage policies and guidelines

Use resources effectively

Share knowledge with colleagues

Keep up-to-date (CPD) and undertake mandatory training as stipulated

Complete additional allocated tasks following discussion and agreement with dispensary team leader



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