Gas House Lane Surgery

Dispensing Assistant

The closing date is 20 June 2025

Job summary

Provide a service to Patients who are eligible for Practice dispensing

To contribute to the efficient and effective running of the practice dispensary

To provide a repeat prescription ordering service to patients/carers and nursing and residential homes that follows practice and medicines management guidelines

Main duties of the job

Undertake the timely and safe dispensing of all drugs prescribed to dispensing patients, 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.

Details

Date posted

30 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3410-25-0003

Job locations

Morpeth NHS Centre

The Mount

Morpeth

Northumberland

NE61 1JX


Job description

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.

Job description

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

Essential

  • 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

Essential

  • Accredited Dispensing qualification (Dispensing GP or Pharmacy)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a Dispensing GP Practice or a Pharmacy

Desirable

  • Experience of cash handling and electronic payments
Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • 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

Essential

  • Accredited Dispensing qualification (Dispensing GP or Pharmacy)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a Dispensing GP Practice or a Pharmacy

Desirable

  • 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Gas House Lane Surgery

Address

Morpeth NHS Centre

The Mount

Morpeth

Northumberland

NE61 1JX


Employer's website

https://gashouselane.gpsurgery.net/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gas House Lane Surgery

Address

Morpeth NHS Centre

The Mount

Morpeth

Northumberland

NE61 1JX


Employer's website

https://gashouselane.gpsurgery.net/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Dispensary Supervisor

Jennifer Bewick

Jennifer.Bewick@nhs.net

01670513657

Details

Date posted

30 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3410-25-0003

Job locations

Morpeth NHS Centre

The Mount

Morpeth

Northumberland

NE61 1JX


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