Dispenser / Trainee Dispenser

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Issue and dispense acute and authorised repeat prescriptions for patients as required.

Store and monitor drug stocks in accordance with guidelines and re-order as necessary.

Deal with enquiries from patients regarding medication and liaise with medical personnel regarding these.

Liaise with other organisations e.g pharmacies, drug companies, pharmaceutical wholesalers, to ensure medication is available to patients within the specified time period.

Keep the dispensary area tidy and dispose of waste drugs through approved channels on a regular basis.

Keep up to date with current practice, prescribing trends, and government drug tariffs.

Maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions for patients.

Take prompt action is response to any drug bulletins that may be received.

Work as part of the dispensary team.

Work safely at all times in accordance with legislative requirements and practice Standard Operating Procedures and policies.

Maintain confidentiality/data protection in accordance with local and national regulations and policies.

The practice promotes an ethos of equality, diversity and inclusion which must be respected at all times.

Participate in mandatory training and audit as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

• The successful candidate should hold at least an NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing or equivalent qualification, or be willing to work towards a qualification. Suitable College leavers will also be considered.

Experience

Desirable

• We are looking for an enthusiastic and professional individual who demonstrates excellent communication skills and is able to prioritise workload. Previous experience in a GP setting and in using a clinical system ( e.g Systmone) would be advantageous.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Marsh Medical Practice

Address

Keeling Street

North Somercotes

Louth

Lincolnshire

LN11 7QU

Employer's website

https://www.marshmedicalpractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)