Pharmacy Dispenser - Ad Hoc Nights

Pharmacy Dispenser

-          Location: West Midlands
-          Schedule: 21:00pm to 09:00 am (12-hour shift, 1 hour of breaks – 30 minutes of which is paid)
-          Employment Type: Ad Hoc,Onsite Only
-          Rate: £16.52/ hour PAYE or £19.00/hour Umbrella PAYE

Position Overview:

We’re looking for a dispenser to join a multidisciplinary team comprised of professionals from engineering, science, clinical research, healthcare, marketing, and customer service. United by a shared mission, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional care to those who rely on our services.

As a key member of our clinical operations, you’ll be responsible for the accurate and compliant fulfilment of prescriptions, contributing to the overall safety and wellbeing of our patients.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Dispense medications according to written prescriptions, adhering to internal procedures and legal regulations.
• Accurately label pharmaceutical products and coordinate dispatches to ensure on-time delivery to patients.
• Keep patient records up to date in compliance with data privacy standards.
• Flag any issues or questions related to prescriptions to the supervising pharmacist.
• Manage inventory, including stock intake, rotation, and monitoring of expiry dates.
• Store medication correctly and securely at all times.
• Conduct daily inventory audits to maintain availability of required treatments.
• Log and manage returned items through the stock issue reporting process.
• Ensure GP communications are sent promptly and follow up with patients when necessary.
• Organise batch documentation while keeping expiration dates in mind.

 
Required skills and experience:

• Completion of a recognised NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Dispensing, under the supervision of a qualified pharmacist or Accredited Checking Technician (ACT).
• High accuracy, excellent organisation, and strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable using computers, particularly within Windows environments.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume dispensing setting.

 
Why work with us:

• Established expertise: Pertemps has roots dating back to 1961, combining decades of recruitment experience with a modern, agile approach to healthcare staffing
• NHS Approved: Approved on all major NHS Frameworks for Doctors, AHPs and Nursing, giving access to a wider range of opportunities
• Pharmacy Specialists: Out Pharmacy team brings over 25 years of specialist recruitment experience
• Service-Focused: Straightforward, service-focused approach makes recruitment simple and effective
• Candidate benefits: You’ll benefit from a dedicated specialist and weekly payroll ensuring a smooth, supportive and efficient recruitment experience

 
Interested?

To apply, please send your CV to UKJobs@pertempsmedical.co.ukand a member of our pharmacy team will contact you.