Dispenser

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the dispenser. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. To be responsible for checking all medicines dispensed, ensuring there are no discrepancies.

b. Dispensing medicines to the entitled population safely and accurately

c. Collecting prescription charges in accordance with dispensary protocol

d. Maintaining stock levels within the dispensary, liaising with the dispensary manager to facilitate reordering.

e. Receiving and storing supplies in accordance with current policy, ensuring the cold chain is maintained where applicable.

f. Ensuring controlled drugs are dispensed in accordance with practice policy.

g. Ensuring safe disposal of returned and/or out of date medicines.

h. Ensuring all repeat prescriptions are processed within a 48-hour timeframe.

i. Providing patients with advice regarding all prescription matters

j. Processing prescription requests via email, phone, fax, face-to-face and online

k. Processing Dossett boxes

l. Assisting the dispensary manager in the preparation of monthly returns

m. Always maintaining a clean and safe working environment

n. Maintaining accurate records at all times, read coding entries appropriately.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a dispensary
• Experience working with the general public/patients

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Broad knowledge of general practice

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications
• Qualified Dispenser (NVQ Level 2)
• GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at Grade C (4) or above

Desirable

• Qualified to NVQ level 3

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Chipping Surgery

Address

Symn Lane

Wotton-under-edge

Gloucestershire

GL12 7BD

Employer's website

https://www.thechippingsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)