A dispenser post in the dispensary at Bugbrooke Medical Practice, a rural practice that dispenses to over 3,500 patients. The work centres on preparing and issuing prescribed medicines, keeping stock and Controlled Drugs records in order, and handling repeat requests and patient queries. Experience in a primary care or community pharmacy dispensing setting is expected, and SystmOne skills would help. An NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services or an equivalent dispensing assistant qualification is needed to apply.
What the job involves
- Dispense medication accurately against prescriptions and SOPs
- Manage stock, including ordering, rotation, expiry checks and continuity of supply
- Process repeat prescription requests on SystmOne
- Handle patient enquiries face-to-face and by phone, liaising with clinical and practice staff
- Manage Controlled Drugs records to legal requirements
- Keep the dispensary clean, organised and compliant with health and safety
- Endorse prescriptions and prepare month-end paperwork for PPA submission
- Advise patients on prescription pre-payment and exemption, and collect fees due
- Store medicines and refrigerated items correctly, keeping temperature records
- Act promptly on drug alerts
- Maintain full and accurate dispensing records
- Report dispensary errors to the lead GP and practice manager
What’s required
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services, or an equivalent Dispensing Assistant qualification
Experience
- Previous experience in a primary care dispensing environment or community pharmacy
Skills & knowledge
- Strong communication skills and a professional manner
- Accurate work under pressure in a busy environment
- Commitment to patient confidentiality and safeguarding
Nice to have
- Experience using SystmOne
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
