Qualified Dispenser

Witley & Milford Medical Partnership; Witley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local medical practice in Witley is seeking a qualified dispenser to join their busy dispensing team. This role involves dispensing medications, maintaining stock levels, and liaising with patients and clinicians. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in dispensing, along with excellent communication skills. The practice offers a competitive salary and opportunities for staff development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Holiday entitlement

NHS pension

Car parking

Friendly working environment

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Evidence of good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work successfully as part of a team.
• Experience of working as a Dispenser.
• Practical experience of working with others.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medicines promptly and accurately.
• Monitor repeat medicine requests and maintain adequate stocks.
• Answer patient queries on their medication.
• Assist in the ongoing development of the dispensary service.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Sound IT skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Good general standard of education

Standard grade of Mathematics

Standard grade of English

Qualification in Dispensing

Tools

EMIS

Proscript

Windows

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a full- or part-time qualified dispenser to be a key member of our busy dispensing team. Duties include dispensing of medication, monitoring of repeat prescriptions, maintaining stock levels, liaison with patients and key members of our clinical team.

We are a busy growing semi-rural practice (part dispensing) with three GP partners based over two sites. We positively encourage staff development and we are a training and teaching practice.

We offer a competitive salary, holiday entitlement, NHS pension, car parking and a friendly working environment with regular social events.

Job description attached for full details or contact us directly for more information.

If you would like to set up an informal visit to meet with the dispensary team, please contact Jo Moulds, dispensary lead at [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

To safely dispense drugs in line with prescriptions issued by Clinicians and follow checking procedures.

To provide a repeat prescription service within 3 working days of a request.

To take note of alert messages.

To recognise patients that would benefit from the delivery service and fill out the appropriate forms.

To understand and work with the EPS system using Proscript.

To order drugs and containers in line with practice protocols.

To answer patient medication queries and give advice where necessary or requested within competence, directing these to a clinician when required.

To stay up to date with current developments.

To ensure cleanliness of the Dispensary and equipment

To fully observe all legal requirements relevant to dispensing practices including the NHS regulations and all practice protocols.

About us

We have a great team working with us to provide the best care and service for our patients. We are an innovative practice always looking for technological ways of improving the service we offer and the efficiency of our staff. Our most recent change is the introduction of Golden Tote which has identified ways to improve the accuracy of stock control and a faster turnaround for prescriptions.

Job responsibilities

MAIN PURPOSE OF POST:

To dispense medicines promptly and accurately.

To dispense and monitor repeat medicine requests.

To maintain adequate stocks.

To answer patient queries on their medication within recognised limits

To assist in the ongoing development of the dispensary service

To respect and remain confidential.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -

• Dispensing: To safely dispense drugs in line with prescriptions issued by Clinicians and follow checking procedures.
• To provide a repeat prescription service within 3 working days of a request.
• To recognise dispensing and non-dispensing addresses.
• To take note of alert messages.
• To recognise patients that would benefit from the delivery service and fill out the appropriate forms.
• To understand and work with the EPS system using Proscript.
• To order drugs and containers in line with practice protocols.
• To collect and record prescription charges and ensure completion of exemption claims (make patient aware of pre-payment).
• To answer patient medication queries and give advice where necessary or requested within competence, directing these to a clinician when required.
• To stay up to date with current developments.
• To ensure cleanliness of the Dispensary and equipment
• To fully observe all legal requirements relevant to dispensing practices including the NHS regulations and all practice protocols.
• To integrate with other members of the Practice team
• To be able to prepare Dosette boxes for patients which have been approved by the GP.
• To complete mandatory training.
• To maintain the Controlled Drugs (CD) book.
• To attend practice and dispensing meetings.

• Technology: To have a sound competence in the practice IT systems (EMIS, Proscript, Windows)
• To accurately maintain the dispensing and ordering systems
• To work with the practice team to develop and implement new systems
• To operate the till.
• To operate the card machine.
• To use EPS Proscript and access the prescription tracker

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Essential - Evidence of good interpersonal skills.

Have a dispensing or other relevant training.

Evidence of the ability to organize and prioritise own workload.

Being able to work successfully as part of a team.

Desirable - Previous experience in a medical practice.

Essential - Education/Qualifications

Good general standard of education

Standard grade of Mathematics

Standard grade of English

Qualification in Dispensing

Desirable - Other relevant pharmacy or medicines management qualification

Essential - Experience & Knowledge

Experience of working as a Dispenser

Practical experience of working with others

Experience of working on own initiative

Experience of customer service

Desirable - Experience of working as a Dispenser in General Practice Dispensary

Experience of working in a General Practice environment

Experience of working with computer systems

Working knowledge of EMIS web

Essential - Skills and abilities

Sound IT skills

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to communicate effectively with the full range of the general public including those difficult to handle

A focus on quality service and improvement

Essential - Other

Ability to work core hours

Flexibility to provide cover

Flexibility of role

Enthusiasm and positivity for the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good general standard of education
• Standard grade of Mathematics
• Standard grade of English
• Qualification in Dispensing
• Experience of working as a Dispenser in General Practice Dispensary
• Experience of working in a General Practice environment
• Experience of working with computer systems
• Working knowledge of EMIS web

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.