Dispenser in Heckington

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit an enthusiastic Dispenser to join our dedicated Dispensary team at Sleaford Medical Group. This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week. You will assist to process all relevant prescriptions as authorised by GPs and prescribing nurses where appropriate, in accordance with the principle of good practice. Projecting a positive and friendly image to dispensary patients and other visitors, dealing with queries in a professional, courteous and efficient way.

Main duties of the job:

• Dispense medicines and appliances following standard operating procedures.
• Endorse prescriptions in accordance with NHS Prescription Services requirements.
• Keep up-to-date with new drugs/medicines and changes in legislation.
• Complete significant event forms and ensure colleagues complete significant event forms correctly and in a timely manner.
• Liaise with patients, providing advice and guidance as required to promote compliance.
• Promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the practice manager according to practice protocol.
• Take prompt action in response to any drug alert bulletins that may be received from time to time.
• Answer the telephone during designated times and deal with prescription requests.
• Issue prepared prescriptions.
• Process prescription requests.
• Operate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the dispensary with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage.
• Ensure that drugs are received and stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions.
• Ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintain the temperature control record/logbook.
• Clean work surfaces and shelving on a regular basis and ensure that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and in good working order.
• Maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions.
• Keep records of prescriptions sent to community pharmacies where required.
• Check for and process email (online) prescription requests.
• 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 or their representative.
• Receive monies on behalf of the Practice and keep a record of all the financial transactions.
• Provide an efficient and caring home delivery service to patients where requested.
• Maintain full and accurate computerised records for all dispensing transactions.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• Essential: NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing or equivalent.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Experience:

• Essential: Experience in a dispensary, pharmacy, or healthcare environment.
• Experience handling confidential patient information.
• Desirable: Experience of working in a primary care environment.
• Previous experience in a GP practice dispensary.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

For further information please contact Katie Bird, Dispensary Manager.