Dispenser

Job summary

We are a semi-rural dispensing GP practice with a registered list size of 5,500 patients. Our dispensary is located in our branch surgery which is in the picturesque village of Burley in the New Forest, not far from Ringwood and Christchurch. We are looking for a second qualified dispenser to assist with the smooth running of our dispensary service to approximately 1500 of our patients.

Main duties of the job

PLEASE NOTE: Only dispensers with NVQ2 (or above) in dispensing services will be considered for this role.

Dispensing & Clinical Support:

Dispense prescription medication to patients under the direction of the GP Partners.

Dispense controlled drugs and private scripts safely and in line with surgery SOPs.

Supply patients with information and education on their prescribed medication.

Assist with reviews of medication including the Dispensing Review of Use of Medication (DRUM) and reauthorisation process.

Answer patient questions regarding medication, under the supervision and guidance of the GP.

Date-check stock and dispose of returned medication in line with regulations and practice policies.

Place orders for medications and ensure availability of stock to meet patient demand.

Maintain and update electronic patient records accurately and confidentially.

Administrative & Operational Tasks:

Perform administrative duties including answering phone calls, receiving and inputting prescription requests, and handling prescription queries.

Source, purchase, and manage stock, ensuring timely ordering and accurate stock records. This will also involve managing stock to provide a cost-effective process.

Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised dispensary environment.

Support with audits, inspections, and quality improvement processes.

Keep up to date with mandatory training and supplementary learning.

Support and assist other team members as required

About us

The successful applicant will be someone who meets the following:

A qualified Dispenser with the relevant qualifications

Experience of working in a dispensary/pharmacy environment

A good attention to detail

A passion to learn and develop

Has the ability to work under pressure

Good Customer Service skills

A good team player, but also able to use their own initiative, and be happy working on their own

In return, we can offer:

Competitive salary

Membership of the NHS Pension

Free flu vaccinations

Free on--site parking

Sick pay

Twin Oaks Medical Centre has a friendly and efficient team of staff who all strive to provide the best service they can for our patients. We have a Good CQC rating and always score very highly in the annual NHS England patient survey.