Homecare Dispenser
Baxter, Cheadle, Stockport
Homecare Dispenser
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Baxter, Cheadle, Stockport
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 6 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Location ref: Cheadle, Stockport
Full Job Description
Working in a regulated environment, you'll follow Good Documentation Practice (GDP), Good Warehouse Practice (GWP) and pharmacy procedures under the guidance of the Responsible Pharmacist-helping ensure patients receive critical treatments safely and on time. What You'll Be Doing
- Receiving and booking in products, ensuring accurate system entry and storage
- Storing medicines in line with batch control and first-expired, first-out (FEFO) principles
- Picking, dispensing, and dispatching patient orders with a high level of accuracy
- Working to strict SOPs and operational KPIs to meet service requirements
- Carrying out compliance and quality checks across warehouse and pharmacy operations
- Escalating discrepancies or issues to the management team or Responsible Pharmacist
- Recording incidents, complaints, and supporting investigations where needed
- Managing returns and safe disposal of medicines and waste
We're looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Homecare Dispenser to join our team. In this role, you'll support the safe and accurate preparation, handling, and dispatch of medicines for Homecare patients., NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing Assistant (or equivalent), Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy - Good IT skills, including experience with warehouse or pharmacy systems
- Well organised with strong communication skills Experience
- Experience in a pharmacy and/or warehouse environment
- Experience following standard operating procedures
- Cold chain handling experience (desirable) Knowledge
- Understanding of safeguarding (Level 1 or equivalent)
- Knowledge of safe manual handling practices
- Awareness of Good Documentation Practice
At Baxter, we believe every person-regardless of who they are or where they are from-deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job-you will find purpose and pride. - Active role involving frequent manual handling
- Shift-based working patterns
- Use of PPE required (e.g. gloves, safety boots, protective eyewear) Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to join a team making a real difference-ensuring patients receive essential medicines safely and reliably. You'll gain valuable experience in a regulated pharmacy environment with clear processes and supportive colleagues. What are some of the benefits of working at Baxter?
- Competitive total compensation package
- Professional development opportunities
- High importance placed on work life balance