Qualified Dispenser

Job summary We are seeking to appoint a full or part time qualified dispenser to be a key member of our busy dispensing team. Duties include dispensing of medication, monitoring of repeat prescriptions, maintaining stock levels, liaison with patients and key members of our clinical team., If you would like to set up an informal visit to meet with the dispensary team, please contact Jo Moulds, dispensary lead at
Main duties of the job To safely dispense drugs in line with prescriptions issued by Clinicians and follow checking procedures.
To provide a repeat prescription service within 3 working days of a request.
To take note of alert messages.
To recognise patients that would benefit from the delivery service and fill out the appropriate forms.
To understand and work with the EPS system using Proscript.
To order drugs and containers in line with practice protocols.
To answer patient medication queries and give advice where necessary or requested within competence, directing these to a clinician when required.
To stay up to date with current developments.
To ensure cleanliness of the Dispensary and equipment
To fully observe all legal requirements relevant to dispensing practices including the NHS regulations and all practice protocols.
About us We have a great team working with us to provide the best care and service for our patients. We are an innovative practice always looking for technological ways of improving the service we offer and the efficiency of our staff. Our most recent change is the introduction of Golden Tote which has identified ways to improve the accuracy of stock control and a faster turnaround for prescriptions., To dispense medicines promptly and accurately.
To dispense and monitor repeat medicine requests.
To maintain adequate stocks.
To answer patient queries on their medication within recognised limits
To assist in the ongoing development of the dispensary service
To respect and remain confidential.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -
Dispensing

To safely dispense drugs in line with prescriptions issued by Clinicians and follow checking procedures.
To provide a repeat prescription service within 3 working days of a request.
To recognise dispensing and non-dispensing addresses.
To take note of alert messages.
To recognise patients that would benefit from the delivery service and fill out the appropriate forms.
To understand and work with the EPS system using Proscript.
To order drugs and containers in line with practice protocols.
To collect and record prescription charges and ensure completion of exemption claims (make patient aware of pre-payment).
To answer patient medication queries and give advice where necessary or requested within competence, directing these to a clinician when required.
To stay up to date with current developments.
To ensure cleanliness of the Dispensary and equipment
To fully observe all legal requirements relevant to dispensing practices including the NHS regulations and all practice protocols.
To integrate with other members of the Practice team
To be able to prepare Dosette boxes for patients which have been approved by the GP.
To complete mandatory training.
To maintain the Controlled Drugs (CD) book.
To attend practice and dispensing meetings.
Technology

To have a sound competence in the Practice IT systems
To accurately maintain the dispensing and ordering systems
To work with the practice team to develop and implement new systems
To record relevant data as required.
To operate the till.
To operate the card machine.
To use EPS Proscript and access the prescription tracker, Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Essential - Evidence of good interpersonal skills.
Have a dispensing or other relevant training.
Evidence of the ability to organize and prioritise own workload.
Computer literate.
Being able to work successfully as part of a team.
Desirable - Previous experience in a medical practice.
Essential - Education/Qualifications
Good general standard of education
Standard grade of Mathematics
Standard grade of English
Qualification in Dispensing
Desirable - Other relevant pharmacy or medicines management qualification
Essential - Experience & Knowledge
Experience of working as a Dispenser
Practical experience of working with others
Experience of working on own initiative
Experience of customer service
Desirable - Experience of working as a Dispenser in General Practice Dispensary
Experience of working in a General Practice environment
Experience of working with computer systems
Essential - Skills and abilities
Sound IT skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to communicate effectively with the full range of the general public including those difficult to handle
A focus on quality service and improvement
Essential - Other
Ability to work core hours
Flexibility to provide cover
Flexibility of role
Enthusiasm and positivity for the role, Essential - Evidence of good interpersonal skills.
Have a dispensing or other relevant training.
Evidence of the ability to organize and prioritise own workload.
Computer literate.
Being able to work successfully as part of a team.
Desirable - Previous experience in a medical practice.
Essential - Education/Qualifications
Good general standard of education
Standard grade of Mathematics
Standard grade of English
Qualification in Dispensing
Desirable - Other relevant pharmacy or medicines management qualification
Essential - Experience & Knowledge
Experience of working as a Dispenser
Practical experience of working with others
Experience of working on own initiative
Experience of customer service
Desirable - Experience of working as a Dispenser in General Practice Dispensary
Experience of working in a General Practice environment
Experience of working with computer systems
Essential - Skills and abilities
Sound IT skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to communicate effectively with the full range of the general public including those difficult to handle
A focus on quality service and improvement
Essential - Other
Ability to work core hours
Flexibility to provide cover
Flexibility of role
Enthusiasm and positivity for the role

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good general standard of education
Standard grade of Mathematics
Standard grade of English
Experience of working as a Dispenser
Qualification in Dispensing

Desirable Experience of working as a Dispenser in General Practice Dispensary
Experience of working in a General Practice environment
Experience of working with computer systems, Qualifications Essential Good general standard of education
Standard grade of Mathematics
Standard grade of English
Experience of working as a Dispenser
Qualification in Dispensing

Desirable Experience of working as a Dispenser in General Practice Dispensary
Experience of working in a General Practice environment
Experience of working with computer systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

We are a busy growing semi-rural practice (part dispensing) with Three GP partners based over two sites. We positively encourage staff development and we are a training and teaching practice.
We offer a competitive salary, holiday entitlement, NHS pension, car parking and a friendly working environment with regular social events.