Job summary
Job summary
Hours of work - 24 hours per week
Monday - 8:30am until 5:30pm with 1 hour for lunch
Thursday - 8:30am until 5:30pm with 1 hour for lunch
Friday - 8:30am until 5:30pm with 1 hour for lunch
This vacancy is for an NVQ2 level Dispenser to join an experienced team of Dispensers, Pharmacy Technicians and Clinical Pharmacists to dispense medication to patients in the practice.
Main duties of the role
To dispense medications as directed by GPs and prescribing nurses, ensuring accuracy in labelling of drug name, strength, quantity and direction for use
To produce FP10 repeat medication prescriptions as directed by GPs and prescribing nurses.
To keep accurate patient records and be responsible for overseeing all administration within the dispensary
To adhere to the strictest confidentiality when handling medical records and other information pertaining to patients and staff
To produce, order and makeup dressings requests from District Nurses, residential and nursing homes.
To work in line with surgery SOPs.
Overview of your organisation
Here at Bourne Galletly Medical Practice, we are a hardworking, friendly and close-knit team. You can expect to be well trained and well supported at work.
We take our responsibilities seriously and our CQC rating of 'Outstanding' at our last inspection is something we are immensely proud of.
Main duties of the job
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensuring that all dispensed medications are correct and include all relevant information for the patient; any uncertainty as to the item, dose or labelling to be checked with authorising GP or dispensing nurse
Collecting prescription charges and ensuring all relevant paperwork, including the declaration on the reverse of the FP10, is signed by the patient
Recording and banking all financial transactions within the dispensary
Dispensing dosette boxes to patients
Adhering to practice policies for controlled drugs, providing a second check on all medication as issued
Maintaining stock levels within the dispensary and reordering when necessary
Checking expiry dates on medications and ensuring proper storage conditions are observed
Accepting deliveries of medication and forwarding invoices to the Dispensary Manager
Effectively controlling stock levels, ensuring sufficient stock for all Practice needs while minimising wastage
Ensuring thorough familiarity with the clinical computer system to ensure all relevant patient information is recorded and resolving any problems that arise
Safely disposing of returned, incorrect or out-of-date medications
Reordering stationery and other non-medical supplies when necessary
Issuing repeat prescriptions to patients according to agreed time-scale and directions of authorising GP or dispensing nurse
About us
Bourne Galletly Practice is a large GP Practice with in rural Lincolnshire with 15500 patients. The dispensary team consists of 2 Pharmacy Technicians, 4 qualified dispensers and 1 trainee dispenser. We are a friendly, inclusive and forward thinking practice with an 'Outstanding' CQC rating.
Details
Date posted
11 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.21 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A1175-25-0005
Job locations
40 North Road
Bourne
Lincolnshire
PE10 9BT
Employer details
Employer name
Bourne Galletly Practice
Address
40 North Road
Bourne
Lincolnshire
PE10 9BT
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