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Senior Dispenser
| Posting date: | 17 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £14.31 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £14.31 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2025 |
| Location: | Ely, CB7 5JD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A3013-25-0011 |
Summary
Your Responsibilities Supervisory Support Conduct regular one-to-one meetings with up to four team members as agreed with the Deputy Manager Act on behalf of the Deputy Dispensary Manager, providing operational leadership during any leave or absence Support the Deputy Dispensary Manager in coordinating daily workflows, task distribution, and handling operational queries and issues, escalating as appropriate Assist with staff coordination including rota adjustments Dispensing Duties Provide efficient, accurate dispensing services to patients across both practice sites, including accurate collection of charges Process repeat prescriptions, medication requests, and dispensing queries Assist patients with prescription collections and provide medication advice within scope of practice Ensure proper storage of medications including temperature-controlled items Support daily quality checks including controlled drug balance checks and medication accuracy reviews Assist with completion of weekly tasks such as dossett preparation and medication date-checking Monitor adherence to dispensary policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements Support monthly audit processes and quality improvement initiatives Foster a supportive, collaborative work environment that prioritises patient experience Lead by example in demonstrating professional standards and patient-focused service Provide operational mentoring and support to help team members develop their skills and confidence, including during induction Support implementation of standardised processes across both dispensary sites This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of duties. The need for flexibility is required and the post holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed. If you are interested in this role please send a CV and covering letter to: cpicb.mereside-recruitment@nhs.net Closing date: 30 June 2025 Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early.