Pharmacy Dispenser
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Position Overview & Specifications
To be responsible for the processing of prescriptions in accordance with pharmacy policy and extant legislation. In addition, the post-holder will be required to support the Clinical Pharmacist and Pharmacy Lead in ensuring a high-level of service is delivered at all times, whilst supporting the multi-disciplinary team in line with the strategic objectives of the Pharmacy.
The successful candidate will be a qualified dispenser and will be based at Oak Tree Pharmacy.
About the Pharmacy
Oak Tree Pharmacy are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Qualified Dispenser to join our friendly and dynamic team on a full time contract for 36 hours per week across four days.
Business Objective: To be leaders in the health and wellbeing of our staff and patients.
Oak Tree Pharmacy provides pharmacy services for a large innovative GP practice operating from two sites situated in South East Cornwall with a great mix of rural and market town patients. They also provide pharmacy services for patients not registered with the GP practice.
The Pharmacy:
· Fun, friendly, and highly motivated team of individuals who all work together in a welcoming and supportive environment
· Operating from a stable and long established large GP practice with two modern purpose built buildings (both dispensing sites).
· Strong Clinical and operational teams working collaboratively, striving towards outstanding patient service
· Excellent IT support systems
· Teaching and GP Training Practice
· Remote triage practice using the latest technology to deliver virtual consultations
· In house clinical research unit and EMIS Web clinical system
The following are the core responsibilities of the Dispenser. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a. To be responsible for checking all medicines dispensed, ensuring there are no discrepancies
b. Dispensing medicines to the population safely and accurately
c. Collecting prescription charges in accordance with pharmacy protocol
d. Maintaining stock levels within the pharmacy, liaising with the pharmacy lead to facilitate reordering
e. Receiving and storing supplies in accordance with current policy, ensuring the cold chain is maintained where applicable
f. Ensuring controlled drugs are dispensed with in accordance with pharmacy policy
g. Safe disposal of returned and / or out of date medicines
h. Ensuring all repeat prescriptions are processed within a 5 working days timeframe
i. Providing patients with advice regarding all prescription matters
j. Process prescription requests via email, phone, fax, face-to-face and online
k. Processing Dossett boxes
l. Assisting the Pharmacy Lead in the preparation of monthly returns
m. Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times
n. Maintain accurate records at all times
Hours are usually 8.30am-6.30pm Monday to Friday with the occasional Saturday morning required on a rota basis (usually one in every four Saturdays).
Advert may be closed early upon receipt of suitable applications.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 29/05/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Pharmacy Dispenser roles across Oak Tree Pharmacy's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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