Dispenser

Job description

Job responsibilities

Dispense medicines and appliances following standard operating procedures. Whenever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, or about the dose or labelling instructions to check with a GP.

Endorse prescriptions in accordance with NHS Prescription Services requirements.

Keep up-to-date with new drugs / medicines and changes in legislation.

Complete significant event forms and ensure colleagues complete significant event forms correctly and in a timely manner.

Liaise with patients, providing advice and guidance as required to promote compliance.

Promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the practice manager according to practice protocol.

Take prompt action in response to any drug alert bulletins that may be received from time to time.

Answer the telephone during designated times and deal with prescription requests.

Issue prepared prescriptions.

Process prescription requests.

Operate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the dispensary with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage.

Ensure that drugs are received and stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

Ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintaining the temperature control record/logbook.

Clean work surfaces and shelving on a regular basis and ensuring that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and kept in good working order.

Maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions.

Keep records of prescriptions sent to community pharmacies where required.

Check for and process email (online) prescription requests.

Collect all due prescription charges and ensure that the patient declaration on the reverse of the FP10 is dully filled in and signed by the patient or their representative.

Receive monies on behalf of the Practice and keep a record of all the financial transactions.

Provide an efficient and caring home delivery service to patients where requested.

Maintain full and accurate computerised records for all dispensing transactions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing or equivalent
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a dispensary, pharmacy, or healthcare environment
• Experience handling confidential patient information

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Previous experience in a GP practice dispensary

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

Sleaford Medical Group

Address

47 Boston Road

Sleaford

Lincolnshire

NG34 7HD

Employer's website

http://www.sleafordmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)