Pharmacy Dispenser

If you are looking for an opportunity to work in an innovative, growing company, Alcura can offer you a dynamic working environment with rewarding opportunities and benefits. We are seeking a highly motivated and committed candidate with great attention to detail who has a desire to make a real difference to the lives of our patients. You will be working 40 hours per week on rotational shifts between the hours of 8:00am to 4:30pm then 9:30am to 6:00pm. No weekend or bank holiday working! This role will give you the opportunity to either extend or gain experience within the pharmacy industry in a non-patient facing role, with plenty of opportunity to gain new knowledge and skills. The role is based at our Alcura site (NN4 7PU). The salary is £24,150 per annum., To work as part of an enthusiastic and highly motivated Homecare Pharmacy team, to deliver an organised, efficient and accurate dispensing service which exceeds customer expectation by your dedication to patient care.,

• Process and dispense prescriptions under the direction of the Responsible Pharmacist and Pharmacy Management Team and maintain appropriate individual productivity targets, with a particular focus on the processing and dispensing of Mid and Low Tech therapy prescriptions.
• Assist in query resolution for any pharmacy related queries, with a key responsibility for the timely resolution of any Mid and Low prescription queries, which may involve communicating professionally both internally and externally with patients, customers and colleagues.
• Assist in the implementation of any corrective and preventative actions as needed to ensure patient safety is maintained.
• Undertake training as needed and required for your role in full and on time, ensuring all key competencies are achieved so that excellent standards of service are maintained.
• Assist the Pharmacy Management Team with implementation of new contracts and projects.
• To help the site management ensure the security of the personnel, premises and stock at all times, following established procedures and protocols.
• Working under the direction of the Responsible Pharmacist and Pharmacy Management Team, process and dispense prescriptions accurately in accordance with SOPs and quality objectives, with a key focus on Low and Mid Tech prescription dispensing.
• Adhere to Dispensing SOPs and raise any non-conformances in line with company policy.
• Deputise for the Low/Mid Tech Senior Dispenser as required, ensuring the smooth running of the Pharmacy operation, with a key responsibility for ensuring accurate and timely dispensing of all Low/Mid Tech prescriptions.
• Maintain compliance with Salesforce and Pharmacy Manager Procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), GDP and Health & Safety.
  
  Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
• High levels of accuracy
• Experience of working towards KPIs and targets
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent computer literacy Organisational & planning skills
• Proven and solid work performance record
• Willingness to undertake further training as needed
  
  Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!
  
  In return we will offer you a competitive salary and benefits package including:
• Employee assistance programme with legal and financial advisors as well as mental health counselling
• Perks at Work with discounts in various retailers and gyms.
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Contributory Pension Scheme after 3-month service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Service Based Holidays
• Career Development and internal progression opportunities
• Up to two paid Volunteer days per calendar year to carry out volunteer activities