This permanent dispenser role sits in the dispensary team at Cutlers Hill Surgery. The work centres on processing GP-authorised prescriptions accurately, checking every medicine and appliance against the script, and issuing medicines at the hatch. Hours are 25 a week over three days, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, with a daily unpaid 30‑minute lunch break. Previous dispensing experience and an NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy/Dispensary Assistant qualification are both essential.
What the job involves
- Process GP and prescriber-authorised prescriptions in line with practice procedures
- Check all medicines and appliances dispensed against the prescription
- Refer medication, dosage or labelling queries to the authorising clinician or duty doctor
- Issue medicines at the dispensary hatch and collect prescription charges where due
- Make sure FP10 patient declarations are completed and signed correctly
- Learn and use SystmOne to order medicines and keep stock levels
- Help with dispensary administration, including cash-up and prescription counting
- Give a professional, efficient and courteous service to patients with queries
- Take part in dispensary housekeeping and stock management
What’s required
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy/Dispensary Assistant qualification
Experience
- Previous experience working in a dispensary or pharmacy setting
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Confident using computer systems and learning new software
- Works accurately in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Other
- Compassionate, professional and approachable manner
- Works effectively both independently and as part of a team
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
