Dispenser

Nhs View All Jobs; North End; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

St Clements Surgery is seeking a qualified dispenser to join our busy, friendly team. The role involves dispensing prescriptions, processing repeat and acute orders, stock control and liaising with patients about their medications.

The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 2 in Dispensary Services (or equivalent) and GCSEs in English and Maths, with experience in a dispensary/pharmacy and familiarity with SystmOne. This part-time 22-hour post requires flexibility for shift coverage.

Qualifications

• NVQ 2 in Dispensary Services or equivalent.
• GCSEs in English and Maths (A–C).
• Experience in a dispensary/pharmacy.
• Experience dealing with patients.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions and process orders for stock.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and restocking.
• Liaise with patients about medications and queries.
• Maintain records and ensure SOPs are followed.

Skills

Dispensing

Communication

Teamwork

Accuracy

Education

NVQ 2 in Dispensary Services or equivalent

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Prescription clerk duties Dispensing of all repeat prescriptions and acute medication, process medication ready for collection and delivery. Placing orders for stock with approved suppliers, ensuring orders are placed with consideration for overall stock control. Monthly CD balance checks Counting prescriptions and sending off at the end of month to the NHS BA. Receiving drug orders including controlled drugs, checking contents, putting stock away and contacting suppliers if order is wrong. Liaise with patients about their medication and any queries. Answering and dealing with phone enquiries. About us You would be part of a friendly & professional team of 5 Dispensers and 1 assistant. The Practice has around 7800 patients, so it is a busy but enjoyable working environment., The post-holder will project a positive and friendly image to dispensary patients and other visitors and deal with queries in a professional, courteous and efficient way. Assist in the preparation, dispensing of prescriptions and assist with stock control, ordering and restocking of the dispensary. Operation of efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the dispensary with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage Ensuring that drugs are received and stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the manufacturers instructions Ensuring that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintaining the temperature control record. Providing patients with advice regarding all prescription matter Ensuring controlled drugs are dispensed with in accordance with practice policy. Remain current with the latest guidance ensuring the dispensary conforms to SOPs, NICE, CQC guidance Assisting when required in meeting targets in relation to dispensing doctors scheme Cleaning work surfaces and shelving on a regular basis and ensuring that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and in good working order. Maintaining full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions.Undertaking any other reasonable tasks as requested by the Dispensary Manager, Practice Manager or the Partners.

This is a part time position for 22 hours, but the ideal candidate must be flexible to cover holiday, sickness and early/late shifts and the occasional Saturday morning rota. The person we are looking for must be accurate, possess good communication skills and be a team player. Knowledge of SystmOne clinical system within a primary care setting would also be desirable.

St Clements Surgery is looking for a qualified dispenser to join our friendly, caring, busy team. Previous experience of working in a dispensing practice would be desirable. The candidate is required to have a minimum of NVQ Level 2 in Dispensary services or equivalent and must adhere to the Practices Standard Operating Procedures and other Practice protocols and policies.

Essential

• Qualified to NVQ 2 in Dispensary Services or equivalent
• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths or equivalent.

Experience Essential

• Experience of working within a dispensary/pharmacy
• Experience with dealing with patients

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP Practice
• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of SystmOne

Person Specification Disclosure and Barring Service Check Essential

• 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.

Qualifications Essential

• Qualified to NVQ 2 in Dispensary Services or equivalent
• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths or equivalent.

Experience Essential

• Experience of working within a dispensary/pharmacy
• Experience with dealing with patients

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP Practice
• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of SystmOne