Dispenser

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary:

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

Job responsibilities:

· 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needs of the practice, with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage through out of date stock.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.

· To maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions, incorporating the use of computers when available and appropriate.

To undertake any necessary work as may be required and appropriate to maintain a high standard and efficient dispensing service

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills

Skills

Essential

• Team player
• Attention to detail
• Excellent customer-service skills
• Great communication and listening skills
• Reliable and willing to follow Instructions
• Highly organised
• Willing to adapt and learn
• Multi-tasking
• Record-keeping

Desirable

• Basic IT skills
• Good Customer Services Skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

The Apples Medical Centre

Address

East Mill Lane

Sherborne

Dorset

DT9 3DG

Employer's website

https://www.sherborneapples.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)