Dispensing Assistant

Gas House Lane Surgery; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established healthcare practice in Morpeth is seeking a part-time Dispensing Assistant to support safe medication dispensing and inventory management. Candidates should have an accredited dispensing qualification and experience in a pharmacy or GP practice. The role involves maintaining stock accuracy, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and assisting in prescription processing. Join a supportive team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Dispensing GP Practice or Pharmacy required.
• Experience in cash handling and electronic payments needed.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescribed drugs safely and timely.
• Maintain dispensary stock and check deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with medicine safety standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Judgement skills

Education

Accredited Dispensing qualification

Job description

Provide a service to Patients who are eligible for Practice dispensing

Tocontribute to the efficient and effective running of the practicedispensary

Toprovide a repeat prescription ordering service to patients/carers andnursing and residential homes that follows practice and medicinesmanagement guidelines

This a part time post for 3 days per week

Main duties of the job

Undertakethe timely and safe dispensing of all drugs prescribed to dispensingpatients, observing all the relevant legal requirements

About us

We are a supportive, close-knit team of clinical and administrative staff including 6 GPs, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 Healthcare Assistant, Dispensing staff, Secretarial staff and Reception Staff.

As a training Practice we regularly host Doctors in Training, as well as engaging fully with Well Up North, our PCN, and the full range of Additional Roles staff, including First Contact Physio, Clinical Pharmacists and Technicians, GP Link Workers, Mental Health Workers and Health & Wellbeing Coaches

Gas House Lane Surgery is a small, well-established and respected practice in the beautiful market town of Morpeth. We work from purpose built premises.

Job responsibilities

Assist with the daily ordering of dispensary stock as directed

Receive stock deliveries from wholesalers and be responsible for checking invoices, unpacking and storage

Maintain an accurate stock balance of all drugs within the dispensary on a daily basis.

Dispose of expired drug stock and patient returns which comply with the medicine safety standards.

Assist in the completion of the regulated Controlled Drugs Register

Dispense and record private prescriptions and corresponding payments.

Assist in the monthly completion of Form FP34 PPD.

Ensure dispensary equipment is properly maintained, cleaned and monitored (e.g vaccine fridge)

Ensure the safe and secure storage of all drugs within the dispensary.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

• Analytical and judgemental skills.
• Planning and organising.
• Responsibility for patient care.
• The post holder must be able to discern the type of prescription queries that require referral to a GP.
• To be a member of an efficient healthcare team that is dedicated to deliver a high quality service.

Qualifications

• Accredited Dispensing qualification (Dispensing GP or Pharmacy)

Experience

• Experience of working in a Dispensing GP Practice or a Pharmacy
• Experience of cash handling and electronic payments

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.