Dispenser

The Apples Medical Centre; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Apples Medical Centre in England is seeking a part-time Dispenser to join our dispensing team. You will process prescriptions, manage stock, and support GP staff in a friendly, collaborative environment.

We value accuracy, clear communication, and a positive attitude. GCSEs and a Pharmacy Services qualification are preferred, with NVQ 2 or equivalent welcomed. Flexibility for additional hours is essential to cover holidays.

Qualifications

• GCSE grades A-C or equivalent are required.
• Desirable NVQ 2 Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in a GP practice environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Process prescriptions authorised by GPs and nurses in line with good practice.
• Assist in dispensing, stock control, ordering and restocking.
• Check medicines against prescriptions and consult the doctor if in doubt.
• Collect prescription charges and ensure FP10 declarations are completed.
• Maintain stock spaces, hygiene and safe storage of medicines.
• Keep accurate records of financial transactions and correspondence.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE A-C

A Levels

NVQ 2 Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Job summary

Thank you for your interest in The Apples Medical Centre. We currently have a vacancy for a Dispenser.

We are a traditional but very modern three partner practice offering a high standard of clinical care within a friendly atmosphere. We are looking to recruit a part time Dispenser to support the work of our existing team.

Come and help shape the future of The Apples Medical Centre.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our dispensing team.

Key Responsibilities; Dispensing medications accurately and efficiently, managing repeat prescriptions, assisting in stock control and ordering.

Ideally the candidate will hold an Pharmacy Services qualification (previously NVQ 2) or equivalent.

Strong communication and teamwork skills and a positive attitude and a willingness to contribute to collaborative environment.

Flexibility for additional hours to cover holiday and other absences is essential.

About us

The Apples Medical Centre is a long established three partner practice of 5200 patients within sight of both historic Sherborne Castles. We are a modern thinking Dispensing Practice, with an emphasis on traditional continuity of care.

The Practice has a higher than average remuneration and a manageable doctor to patient ratio. We achieve high QOF points and our latest CQC inspection rated the Practice as Good.

We have a high patient satisfaction rate and dispense to 1975 of our patient population.

We commenced with SystmConnect, in additional to our Telephone consultations and Email communication. We offer of mixture of pre-bookable and book on the day.

You will be part of a team that values cooperation, support and positive working atmosphere. We believe in a healthy work-life balance and regularly arrange social events.

At our surgery, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality care to our patients in a professional yet friendly setting. Your contribution as a dispenser will play a key role in maintaining our standard of care.

Job responsibilities

To process all relevant prescriptions as authorised by GPs and prescribing nurses where appropriate, in accordance with the principles of good practice.

To assist in the preparation of all aspects of dispensing, stock control, ordering and re-stocking of the dispensary.

To ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and whenever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, or about the dose or labelling instructions to check with the authorising doctor or duty doctor.

To collect all due prescription charges and ensure that the patient declaration on the reverse of the FP10 is duly filled in and signed by the patient.

To ensure that all monies received or handled on behalf of the practice are appropriately stored and banked, and a record kept of all financial transactions.

To promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the practice manager or dispensary manager according to practice policy.

To operate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the practice, with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage through out of date stock.

To ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the accompanying instructions.

To ensure that shelves and all work surfaces are regularly cleaned to maintain a high level of hygiene within the dispensary and that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and is in good working order.

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

To ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and to maintain a temperature control record/logbook.

Qualifications

• GCSE grades A-C or equivalent

Desirable

• A Levels
• NVQ 2 Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification
• Dispensary - pharmacy experience

Experience

• Dealing with members of the public both in person and on the telephone.
• Comfortable with using Computer.
• Working in an office environment

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a GP practice environment.
• Use of SystmOne system - clinical system
• Dispensary - pharmacy experience

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.