Practice Dispenser

Job description

Job responsibilities

Dispenser

Receive patient prescriptions including repeat prescriptions.

Check for exemptions ensuring appropriate signature is obtained.

Make up prescriptions ensuring that correct drug and quantity is dispensed.

Obtain payment as appropriate.

To practice stock rotation and stock control adhering to Dispensary protocol.

Ensure that all dispensary equipment is kept in proper order and that all drugs and medicines are stored safely.

Maintain the Controlled Drug Register and the handling of prescription monies and forms.

Unpack and check orders from the wholesale and drug companies, keeping accurate records of any bonus stock received or any discounts.

Generate prescriptions for non-dispensing patients.

Generate private prescriptions, dispense and keep a record of all privately dispensed medication.

To use the clinical system to record all repeat requests and any additional information required.

Keep patients notes up to date with recording of repeat medication and monitor repeat requests, reporting any suspected misuse to the Lead GP.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A good standard of education Grade C or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English or equivalent proven skill.
• Excellent IT skills

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 or above in dispensing services.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Dispensary experience
• Working as a receptionist

Skills/Ability

Essential

• Good IT skills
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to use initiative
• Able to prioritise

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Polite and Confident
• Flexible
• Self-motivated
• Ability to follow policies and procedures
• Sensitive and empathic
• Discreet

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

Fleggburgh Surgery

Address

Fleggburgh Surgery

Mill Lane

Fleggburgh

Great Yarmouth

Norfolk

NR29 3AW

Employer's website

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